Mascarpone Puff Pastry: Indulgent Delights for Every Occasion
Indulge in the creamy richness of mascarpone combined with flaky puff pastry to create a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Fresh fruit (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a spoonful of the mascarpone mixture in the center of each pastry shape.
- Fold the pastry over to seal and brush the edges with beaten egg.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and top with fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter treat, add more sugar to the mascarpone mixture.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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