FoodQuick and easy puff pastry cones: A delightful dessert for any occasion

Quick and easy puff pastry cones: A delightful dessert for any occasion

Croissants made from puff pastry
Croissants made from puff pastry
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1:09 PM EDT, September 9, 2024

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 to delight all sweet lovers.

Puff pastry cones are a straightforward dessert that will impress your loved ones and put everyone you serve them to in a good mood. In this recipe, we don't hold back - 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 outstanding.

puff pastry cones

Using ready-made puff pastry makes dessert preparation a breeze. These cones are perfect for when guests drop by and you don't have time for lengthy preparations. The dessert looks so appetizing that it's impossible to resist. It works perfectly both on a daily basis and for special occasions.

Sweet and sour blackberries balance the rich 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 puff pastries
  • Powdered sugar for sprinkling

Cream:

              
  • 7 fl oz heavy cream (30%)
  • 9 oz mascarpone
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar

Other ingredients:

              
  • Blackberries
  • Raspberries
  • Fresh mint leaves
Puff pastry
Puff pastry© delicacies

Preparation:

Shapes ready for baking
Shapes ready for baking© 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 430°F for about 15 minutes.

Puff pastry cones
Puff pastry cones© delicacies

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

Puff pastry cones with cream and fruit
Puff pastry cones 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!