Heart-shaped Puff Pastry Cake with Cream and Strawberries

17/11/2023

I can provide you with the recipe for a delicious Heart-shaped Puff Pastry Cake with Cream and Strawberries, a romantic choice that combines sweetness and freshness. Perfect for a special dinner or to surprise someone you care about.

Ingredients

2 ready-made puff pastry sheets (preferably heart-shaped if available)
500 ml of pastry cream (I can guide you in its preparation if necessary)
500 g of fresh strawberries
Icing sugar (for decoration)
1 egg yolk (for brushing the pastry)

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
Roll out a sheet of puff pastry and, if it’s not already heart-shaped, you can cut it using a sharp knife and a piece of parchment paper shaped as a guide.
Prick the bottom of the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much.
Brush the surface with a beaten egg yolk to achieve an even golden color after baking.
Bake the base in the oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Then, let it cool down.
In the meantime, if you haven’t already prepared the pastry cream, do so. Wash the strawberries and slice them or leave them whole if you prefer.
Once the puff pastry base is cooled, pour the pastry cream over it and level it with a spatula.
Arrange the strawberries on top of the cream to cover the surface.
With the other sheet of puff pastry, create strips or shapes as you like, bake them, and then use them to decorate your cake.
Sprinkle with icing sugar before serving for a more elegant effect.

Curiosity

The Heart-shaped Puff Pastry Cake with Cream and Strawberries is perfect for romantic occasions such as Valentine’s Day or anniversaries. The combination of strawberries and cream is a timeless classic, and the use of puff pastry adds a pleasant crunchiness. You can customize the decoration with swirls of whipped cream or additional berries to add a touch of color and flavor.

If you need the specific recipe for the pastry cream or want some tips on how to modify the recipe (for example, to make it less caloric or to adapt it to specific dietary needs), I am here to help!