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Puff Pastry Berry Cream Cake

Delicious Puff Pastry Berry Cream Cake for Easy Entertaining

This Puff Pastry Berry Cream Cake combines flaky pastry with luscious cream and fresh berries, creating a delightful and impressive dessert for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 package Puff Pastry frozen is best for convenience
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream chilled for fluffiness
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese can swap for cream cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for sweetness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
For the Fruit Layers
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
  • 1 cup Berry Jam pick a type that complements your berries
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Handheld Mixer
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • round cutter
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out thawed puff pastry to 1/8-inch thick and cut circles about 4 inches in diameter.
  3. Arrange circles on the baking tray and cover with another tray. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
  4. Allow the pastry to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Whip chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3–5 minutes.
  6. In another bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla, then fold in the whipped cream.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering pastry, cream mixture, berry jam, and mixed berries.
  8. Decorate with remaining cream and powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the heavy cream is cold for better whipping results. Assemble just before serving for optimal texture.

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