Description
Summer’s sweetest indulgence arrives with mixed berry puff pastry tarts—delicate French-inspired pastries showcasing ripe berries nestled in buttery, flaky layers. Elegant dessert perfection delivers pure seasonal bliss you’ll savor with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 3 cups (710 ml) mixed berries (frozen or fresh)
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
Flavor Enhancers and Binding:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a scorching 400˚F, preparing a parchment-lined baking sheet for the delicate pastry creation.
- Craft a vibrant berry filling by gently tossing mixed berries with tangy lemon juice, fragrant zest, sweet maple syrup, and a touch of cornstarch to bind the luscious mixture.
- Carefully unfurl the thawed puff pastry and slice into four elegant rectangular canvases, positioning them with generous spacing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Artfully distribute the jewel-toned berry medley across the center of each pastry rectangle, deliberately leaving a border of bare dough around the edges.
- Delicately fold the naked pastry edges inward, creating a rustic frame that partially embraces the colorful fruit filling.
- Apply a generous brushstroke of egg wash along the pastry borders, ensuring a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- Slide the tarts into the preheated oven and bake until the pastry transforms into a crisp, amber-hued masterpiece, typically requiring 20-25 minutes of patient cooking.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief moment of cooling before serving, accompanied by a luxurious scoop of creamy homemade ice cream to complement the warm, fruity tart.
Notes
- Pastry Pro Tip: Ensure your puff pastry is completely thawed but still cold to achieve those perfectly crisp, flaky layers that melt in your mouth.
- Berry Brilliance: Choose a mix of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for the most vibrant and delicious flavor combination.
- Cornstarch Magic: This secret ingredient helps thicken the berry filling and prevents a soggy bottom on your tarts.
- Egg Wash Wonder: Brushing the pastry edges creates a gorgeous golden-brown shine and helps seal the delicate borders.
- Serving Suggestion: Let the tarts cool for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow the filling to set and prevent burning your tongue.
- Make-Ahead Miracle: Prepare the berry mixture and cut pastry rectangles in advance to speed up the baking process when you’re ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg