FoodDecadent puff pastry cones: A quick delight for every occasion

Decadent puff pastry cones: A quick delight for every occasion

Puff pastry horns
Puff pastry horns
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Daria Rudny-Dul

9 September 2024 07:03

When a sheet of puff pastry is waiting for its turn in the refrigerator, it's a sign that it's time to prepare quick puff pastry cones with whipped cream and fruits. It's one of the best and simplest desserts that will delight all sweet lovers.

Puff pastry cones are a simple dessert that will impress your loved ones and put everyone you serve them to in a good mood. In this recipe, we don't play around - the cones are sizeable, so they'll satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth. The combination of crispy puff pastry, delicate mascarpone cream, and sweet fruits is simply world-class.

puff pastry cones

Using ready-made puff pastry makes the dessert preparation take no time at all. They are perfect for when guests drop by, and you don't have time for lengthy preparations. The dessert looks so appetizing that you can't resist it. It works perfectly both on a daily basis and for special occasions.

Sweet and sour blackberries break the sweet taste of the cream made with heavy cream and mascarpone. You can also choose blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries, or even opt for homemade fruit jelly or currant jam.

Ingredients:

  • 2 sheets puff pastry,
  • powdered sugar for sprinkling.

Cream:

  • 200 mL heavy cream (30%),
  • 250 g mascarpone,
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar.

Other ingredients:

  • blackberries,
  • raspberries,
  • fresh mint leaves.
Puff pastry
Puff pastry© delicacies

Preparation:

Ready-to-bake shapes
Ready-to-bake shapes© delicacies

Step 1. Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a countertop. Fold it in half and then divide it into triangles.

Mascarpone and whipped cream dessert
Mascarpone and whipped cream dessert© delicacies

Step 2. Place the triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put them in an oven preheated to 220°C (430°F) for about 15 minutes.

Puff pastry horns
Puff pastry horns© deliciousness

Step 3. Pour chilled heavy cream into a bowl and whip it, gradually adding powdered sugar and mascarpone cheese.

Pastries made of puff pastry with cream and fruit
Pastries made of puff pastry with cream and fruit© delicacies

Step 4. Gently cut or tear the baked and cooled pastry, creating a pocket. Fill the pastry cones with the prepared cream using a pastry bag. Place fruits on top and cover with the other half of the pastry.

Step 5. Dust everything with powdered sugar and decorate with mint leaves. Enjoy!

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