Strawberry Puff Pastry Dessert
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.
My failed attempt to make a triple-layer strawberry malt mouse resulted in this scrumptious dessert. I don't use puff pastry often, but it was simple to work with. My husband declared it one of the best desserts ever.
Ingredients
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1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry
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5 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
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6 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/3 cup malted milk powder
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2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
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Strawberry syrup, optional
Directions
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1.
Thaw one puff pastry sheet (save remaining sheet for another use). Unfold pastry; cut lengthwise into three 3-in.-wide strips. Cut each strip into thirds, making nine squares.
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2.
Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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3.
Place 2-1/2 cups strawberries in a blender; cover and puree; set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Add cream cheese and vanilla; beat until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar and malted milk powder until smooth. Stir in the puree. Fold in whipped cream.
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4.
Split pastry squares in half horizontally. Line an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish with bottom pastry halves, cut side up; spread with 3-1/2 cups strawberry cream. Top with 1 cup of sliced berries. Cover with pastry tops, cut side down.
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5.
Spread with remaining strawberry cream. Sprinkle with remaining berries. Drizzle with strawberry syrup if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
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6.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 432 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.
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