New Year's Eve is a time for celebration and indulgence, and what better way to cap off the last night of the year than with a delectable dessert?
This recipe for a berry and cream puff pastry tart combines the crisp texture of puff pastry with the smooth and creamy delight of whipped cream and yogurt, topped with a sweet and tangy berry mixture. It's the perfect dessert to impress your guests and welcome the new year.
Ingredients:
Puff pastry: 400 g (14 oz)
Water: 50 ml (1.7 fl oz)
Sugar: 50 g (1.8 oz)
Whipping cream: 400 ml (14 fl oz)
Powdered sugar: 50 g (1.8 oz)
Yogurt: 250 g (8.8 oz)
Frozen berries: 400 g (14 oz)
Sugar: 100 g (3.5 oz)
Lemon juice: 50 ml (1.7 fl oz)
Starch: 15 g (0.5 oz)
Method:
Begin by preparing the puff pastry. Roll out the dough and cut it into desired sizes. Place the dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Mix water and 50 g of sugar in a bowl. Brush the puff pastry pieces with the sugar mixture. Bake them in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius until golden and crispy.
Prepare the cream by whipping the cream with powdered sugar until stiff. Gently fold the yogurt into the whipped cream.
To make the berry mixture, cook the frozen berries with 100 g of sugar and lemon juice. Dissolve the starch in a little water and add it to the berry mixture. Let it simmer until the mixture thickens.
Assemble the tart by first placing a layer of the crispy puff pastry on a dish. Spread a layer of the cream mixture over the pastry, then add a layer of the berry mixture.
Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of the berry mixture on top.
Allow the tart to cool in the refrigerator until it's ready to serve.
This dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also for the palate. It strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, making it an ideal conclusion to your New Year's meal.
Enjoy this delicious tart and let it be the crowning touch to your New Year's celebration!
