Sweet Puff Pastry Shells are delicious, easy, and quick treats. Their shape resembles sea shells, from which they get their name. I previously made the savory version of the puff pastry shells, and you loved them, which makes me happy! I adore easy and quick desserts, and these are perfect for a tasty snack, a fancy dessert, or even a buffet. They are made with just a few ingredients: puff pastry, fresh cream, and fruit, but they can be customized in many different ways. Save the recipe and try it as soon as possible! Remember to follow me on Facebook and Instagram.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 7
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 304.44 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 18.94 (g) of which sugars 3.17 (g)
- Proteins 3.21 (g)
- Fat 24.16 (g) of which saturated 1.83 (g)of which unsaturated 10.27 (g)
- Fibers 0.92 (g)
- Sodium 83.94 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 30 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 7 oz cups heavy cream
- to taste fresh fruit
Steps
Start by rolling out the puff pastry on a work surface, then use a 4-inch cutter to make circles. You will get about 7 discs, and with the scraps, you can work it and roll it out again with the rolling pin.
Fold each circle in half, without pressing too hard on the fold (otherwise they will open too much during cooking). Brush the surface of each shell with beaten egg.
Use a smooth blade knife to make incisions without going too deep. Bake in a preheated static oven at 392°F for 10 minutes, the surface should be golden brown.
In the meantime, whip the cream with a tablespoon of powdered sugar. When the shells are warm, cut them with a smooth blade knife, as if they were sandwiches.
Fill with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar.
Storage and Tips for Sweet Puff Pastry Shells
They can be stored in the refrigerator well covered with plastic wrap until the next day. You can also fill them with cow ricotta, sugar, and flavors, or with pastry cream. If you don’t want to use fresh fruit, you can also try with sour cherries.
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