Dessert

Strawberry and Whipped Cream Puff Pastry Delights Recipe

ByMatteo Rossi November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Introduction

Discover the perfect blend of flaky puff pastry, luscious whipped cream, and fresh strawberries with this elegant dessert. These Strawberry and Whipped Cream Puff Pastry Delights offer a beautiful balance of textures and flavors, making them ideal for any special occasion or simply a delightful treat.

The image shows a white plate holding a heart-shaped pastry. The pastry has two layers of soft brown dough with a filling of white cream and bright red strawberry pieces in between. The top layer of the pastry is dusted with white powdered sugar, adding a light texture. There are three fresh red strawberries with green leafy tops on the white marbled surface near the plate. A silver spoon is placed to the right of the plate, and a white cloth napkin is softly folded behind it. A woman's hand is gently reaching toward the plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 sheets of puff pastry
Egg yolk and milk mixture for glazing
Vanilla sugar
17.6 oz mascarpone cheese
7 oz heavy cream
3.5 oz powdered sugar
Vanilla extract
About ten strawberries
Optional: chopped pistachios, chocolate spread for garnishing

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C).
Step 2: Cut the puff pastry sheets into triangle shapes.
Step 3: Brush half of the triangles with a mixture of egg yolk, milk, and vanilla sugar.
Step 4: Cover with the remaining triangles and brush the tops again with the egg mixture.
Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
Step 6: While the pastry bakes, beat mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a cold bowl until thickened to make the whipped cream.
Step 7: Slice the strawberries thinly.
Step 8: Gently split the baked pastries open and fill them with the whipped cream, then top with strawberry slices.
Step 9: Optionally garnish with chopped pistachios or a drizzle of chocolate spread for added flavor and presentation.

Tips & Variations

Use chilled bowls and beaters for whipping cream to achieve the best volume and texture.
Substitute mascarpone with cream cheese for a tangier whipped filling.
Add a few drops of almond extract along with vanilla for a nutty twist.
Try other fresh berries like raspberries or blueberries for seasonal variations.

Storage

Store assembled pastries in the refrigerator and consume within 1–2 days for optimal freshness. To maintain crispness, you may keep the whipped cream and strawberries separate and assemble just before serving. Reheating puff pastry is not recommended once filled, as it can cause sogginess.

How to Serve

The image shows a layered dessert with three layers of light golden pastry. The bottom layer supports a thick white cream topped with fresh red raspberries. The middle pastry layer sits on top, covered again with white cream and more raspberries. The top layer is a heart-shaped pastry dusted with white powdered sugar and drizzled with dark chocolate sauce. The dessert is placed on a white plate with a textured edge, sitting on a white marbled surface. In the background, two more similar desserts are slightly blurred. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the puff pastry ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the puff pastry triangles a day ahead and store them in an airtight container. Assemble with whipped cream and strawberries just before serving to keep them crisp.

What can I use if I don’t have vanilla sugar?

If you don’t have vanilla sugar, you can substitute with a teaspoon of vanilla extract mixed into the egg yolk and milk glaze or simply omit it for a milder flavor.