Thinly sliced apples are generously coated in a mixture of raisins, breadcrumbs, cinnamon and sugar, adding a warm, comforting flavor to every bite. The puff pastry wraps the apple filling in layers of buttery, golden goodness.

Our simple vanilla sauce is like the superstar topping for the ApfelStrudel. Pour it generously over the warm pastry, and you’ll get this creamy, sweet flavor that makes every bite extra delicious. It’s the special touch that turns a basic dessert into something amazing.

This Quick Apple Strudel is not just a dessert, it’s a celebration of flavors and textures, perfect for family gatherings, special occasions, or whenever you crave a bit of sweetness in your life. 

How to make this quick apple strudel with puff pastry

Start by preheating your oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Now, let’s whip up the apple filling. I have used Golden apples this time but any other apples will work good, like Granny Smith, Gala or Fuji. Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin slices. Toss these slices in a bowl with lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, flour, cinnamon, breadcrumbs, and raisins. Set it aside.

Time to work with the pastry dough. Place it on the prepared baking sheet. Move fast to keep it cool. Mark a rectangle in the center of the sheet, leaving a 5-inch (12cm) border on each side and a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border at the top and bottom. Start making diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on both sides of the rectangle. Ditch the four corners.

Spread that tasty apple filling in the middle of the dough. Now, fold the top and bottom parts of the dough over the filling.  Fold the diagonal strips of dough over the filling, alternating sides until all loaf is braided. Press ends to seal.

Give your apple strudel a nice brush with a beaten egg and sprinkle some sugar on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it’s puffed up and lovely golden brown.

How to prepare the vanilla sauce

In a small saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the milk and cream, then put it on medium-low heat. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring continuously until it thickens. No need to bring it to a boil. Set it aside until you’re ready to use it.

Once your apple strudel is baked to perfection, pour that vanilla sauce onto your serving plates. Add a slice of apple strudel and dust it with powdered sugar and enjoy. 

Hope you will give this easy and quick apple strudel a try, it is simply delightful. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how it turns out for you. 

Other easy and quick apple recipes you may like to try

These Apple Hand Pies are delightful little pastries with a perfect blend of buttery crust and tender, cinnamon apple filling, creating a cozy and comforting experience.

These amazing Apple Pie Bars are a mouthwatering dessert perfect for apple season. Each bite is a burst of sweet, cinnamon apple goodness enveloped in a buttery crust and crumble topping. 

This flavorful German Apple Streusel Cake -Apfelkuchen mit Streusel is one of the best apple cakes you can ever make. It is so comforting, a perfect dessert for cozy fall days. 

Savor the taste of fall with our mouthwatering Apple Crumble. It brings together cinnamon-spiced apples with a crisp, buttery topping, creating a delightful treat that’s easy to love.

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Quick Apple Strudel with Puff Pastry and Vanilla Sauce

Enjoy the delicious flavor of ApfelStrudel with our Quick Apple Strudel with Puff Pastry and Vanilla Sauce. This scrumptious dessert combines the sweet goodness of apples with the flaky golden puff pastry and creamy vanilla sauce.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Austrian

Keyword apple, apple filling, apple strudel, puff pastry, vanilla sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 24 minutes minutes

Total Time 39 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 644kcal

Ingredients

• 9.5 oz (270g) puff pastry sheet , thawed

For the Apple Filling

• 1 pound (450g) apples about 3 medium apples
• 1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar
• 1 tbsp (15g) lemon juice
• lemon zest of a lemon
• 1/2 cup (85g) golden raisins
• 2 tsp (6g) ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp (10g) all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup (50g) breadcrumbs

For Topping

• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 tbsp sugar , to sprinkle over the top

Homemade Vanilla Sauce

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp (8g) cornstarch
• 2 tbsp (30g) sugar
• 2 tsp (10g) vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cup (300ml) milk
• 3/4 cup (200g) whipping cream , 35% fat

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the apple filling.

• Peel and core the apples and cut them into thin small slices.
• In a medium bowl toss the apple slices with lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, flour, cinnamon, breadcrumbs and raisins. Set aside.

Assemble the apple strudel.

• Transfer the pastry dough to the prepared baking sheet. Try to work quickly as you want to keep the dough chilled.
• Mark a rectangle into the center of the sheet leaving about a 5-inch (12cm) border on each side and a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border at the top and bottom of the rectangle. Start making diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on both sides of the rectangle. Discard the 4 corners of the dough.
• Spread the apple filling into the center of the dough.
• Fold the top and bottom parts of the dough over the filling. Fold the diagonal strips of dough over the filling, alternating sides until all loaf is braided. Press ends to seal.
• Brush the braid with a beaten egg and sprinkle sugar on top.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla sauce.

• In a small saucepan whisk the egg yolks with sugar, cornstarch and vanilla extract. Gradually whisk in milk and cream and place over medium-low heat. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring continuously until thickens. No need to boil the sauce. Set aside until ready to use.
• Pour vanilla sauce into serving plates, add a slice of apple strudel and dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 6 | Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 84.4g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 31.6g | Saturated Fat: 12.3g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 6.2g | Sugar: 45.6g | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 3mg

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I love this cake as it reminds me of my childhood. As a child, I used to buy a similar cake from the local pastry shops and it was one of my favorite desserts. The base of this dessert is a layer of buttery puff pastry that is baked to perfection, creating a crispy and flaky texture that complements the soft and creamy strawberry filling. 

The original cake is made with a meringue and strawberry filling. For this recipe, I use cream cheese and strawberry filling instead. The cheesecake filling is made from a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, fresh strawberry jam, and whipped cream. This filling is evenly spread over the puff pastry base and topped with puff pastry crumbs. 

Finally, this delicious dessert is finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, adding a finishing touch of sweetness and elegance to the dish. The combination of the crisp puff pastry, creamy cheesecake and strawberry filling make this dessert a crowd-pleaser that is perfect for any occasion.

How to make this Puff Pastry Strawberry Cheesecake

First, prepare the puff pastry crust. For this, roll the puff pastry sheet very thinly and bake at 400F (200C) until golden brown and crispy. 

Prepare the cream cheese strawberry filling. For this, first, prepare the homemade strawberry jam. Place the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice into a medium saucepan and boil for about 10 minutes until thickens. Crush the strawberries while cooking, to get a smooth strawberry sauce. Let it cool to room temperature. Soak the gelatin powder in cold water, dissolve it over low heat, and mix it with the strawberry jam. 

Mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and strawberry jam mixture. Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry jam mixture. 

To assemble the cake, cut an 8-inch (20cm) square of baked puff pastry and place on a serving platter. Place a square cake ring around and line with acetate sheet for easier removal. Spread the cream cheese strawberry mixture evenly and top with puff pastry crumbs. Refrigerate to set for several hours or overnight. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. 

This puff pastry strawberry cheesecake is a dessert that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. It is a dessert that is easy to make, yet looks impressive and tastes delicious. This dessert is perfect for serving at a dinner party, as a sweet treat after a meal, or simply for indulging in when you want something sweet and satisfying.

Hope you will try this amazing Puff Pastry Strawberry Cheesecake.  If you do, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram as I would love to see your creations. 

Other Puff Pastry desserts you may like to try

If you like puff pastry desserts, you may also like to try this easy Strawberry Puff Pastry Braid recipe. It looks great and quite fancy even though it takes no more than 10 minutes to have it done and ready to bake. This Vanilla Custard Cake or Cremeschnitte is another puff pastry dessert we love and is very appreciated in many European countries. This French Raspberry Mille Feuille (Napoleon) is an irresistible treat perfect for various occasions. One of our favorite summer puff pastry desserts is this Cherry Puff Pastry Cake with Caramelized White Chocolate Frosting which is simply bursting with summer flavor. 

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Puff Pastry Strawberry Cheesecake

This Puff Pastry Strawberry Cheesecake is an irresistible dessert that combines cheesecake's rich and creamy texture with the buttery and flaky layers of puff pastry. This dessert is perfect for serving at a dinner party, as a sweet treat after a meal, or simply for indulging in when you want something sweet and satisfying.

Course Dessert

Cuisine European

Keyword cheesecake, puff pastry, strawberry

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 480kcal

Ingredients

• 9 oz (250g) 1 package puff pastry

Strawberry sauce

• 10 oz (300g) fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1/3 cup (70g) sugar
• 2 tbsp (30ml) lemon juice

For cream cheese filling

• 2 tsp (6g) gelatin powder
• 2 tbsp (30ml) water
• 10 oz (300g) cream cheese
• 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
• 1 ¼ cup (300ml) whipping cream

Instructions

Prepare the puff pastry crust.

• Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
• Roll the puff pastry thin and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for about 15-18 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.
• Prepare the strawberry sauce. Place strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and place over medium heat, bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes until thickens. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Dissolve gelatin in cold water and let it swell for about 5 to 10 minutes. Dissolve over low heat and pour over the strawberry sauce. Mix to combine.

Prepare the strawberry cream cheese filling.

• In a large bowl mix cream cheese with powdered sugar. Add strawberry mixture and mix to combine.
• In another bowl whip the chilled whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into cream cheese and strawberry mixture.

Assemble the cake.

• Cut an 8-inch (20cm) square from the baked puff pastry.
• Place the puff pastry square on a serving platter.
• Place a square cake ring around it and line it with acetate sheets.
• Add the strawberry cream cheese filling and smooth the top.
• Break the remaining puff pastry into crumbs. Spread them evenly on top of the strawberry filling.
• Refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
• Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 8 | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.9g | Protein: 6.8g | Fat: 36.7g | Saturated Fat: 18.5g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 15.9g | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg

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What type of dough to use?

The recipe is easy, and uses store-bought puff pastry to make things easier and faster. But if you have the time and energy I highly recommend making your own dough. Consider this Rough Puff Pastry or simply a Pate Brisee like in these Sweet Hand Pies.  

How to make the savory hand pies filling?

For the first step you need to prepare the caramelized onion. I must say I really love how this caramelized onion turned out.  It is sweet and beautifully golden, perfect not only for these hand pies but for other dishes as well. I usually like to use it on burgers, on toast or added on dipping sauces. 

The next step is to cook the mushrooms with some garlic and fresh thyme. After they cool down you can go to the next step of filling the puff pastry. 

Working the puff pastry dough.

The puff pastry needs to be chill for easier handling.  Try to make this step as fast as possible especially if working in a very warm room. Cut the dough into pieces, fill , fold and prick the edges with a fork to seal the edges. Brush with some beaten egg and sprinkle some parmesan cheese or sesame seeds or even some bagel seasoning.   

And here comes the best part, baking time. In less than 20 minutes you’ve got some flaky, buttery and crispy pies ready to be served. 

You can always choose different fillings for the hand pies or use different herbs to suit your own tastes. They will definitely turn into an unforgettable treat each time. We have really loved these Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Puff Pastry Hand Pies and really hope you will give them a try. Enjoy!

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Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Puff Pastry Hand Pies

These Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Puff Pastry Hand Pies are an amazing comforting dish perfect for lunch or dinner or simply as an appetizer idea for parties.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizer, hand pies, puff pastry, savory

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 6

Calories 480kcal

Ingredients

• 1 puff pastry sheet (14 oz – 400g)

Caramelized Onion

• 2 medium onions ,sliced
• 1 tbsp (14g) butter
• 1 tbsp (14g) olive oil
• 1 tsp (5g) sugar
• salt

Mushroom Filling

• 1 pound (500g) mushrooms ,sliced
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup (100g) cheddar or gruyere cheese ,grated

For Topping

• 1 egg , beaten
• Parmesan cheese ,grated

Instructions

First prepare the caramelized onion.

• You can also consider making it a day before and keep it refrigerated, if you need to save some time.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil and then add onion slices.
• Cook for about 5 minutes until softened, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar and salt and continue cooking the onions, stirring constantly,  for about 15-20 minutes more until caramelized.
• Transfer the onion to a bowl and let cool completely.

Prepare the mushrooms.

• In the same skillet add the mushroom slices and cook for about 10-15 minutes stirring frequently.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
• Add soy sauce, salt, pepper and thyme and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Prepare the hand pies.

• Preheat the oven to 400º F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Unfold puff pastry and use a rolling pin to roll it out a bit to make it wider.
• Cut the dough into 6 pieces.
• Divide grated cheese. Top with mushroom mixture and caramelized onion.
• Brush the edges with beaten egg and fold the dough over the filling.
• Use a fork to press the edges together to seal.
• Transfer the hand pies to the prepared baking sheet.
• Brush with beaten egg and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• Serve alongside your favorite dipping sauce or salad. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 hand pie | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.9g | Protein: 10.2g | Fat: 33.7g | Saturated Fat: 10.45g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 3.4g | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

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Despite its impressive appearance, this cake is actually quite simple and quick to prepare. Its unique appearance is reminiscent of the Russian “Monastery Hut,” but with a different shape, ingredients, and frosting. Your guests will be amazed by the taste and presentation of this delicious dessert.

How to make this Cherry Puff Pastry Cake

The recipe begins by preparing the cherry puff pastry layers. For this divide, each puff pastry sheet into three strips and place pitted cherries on each strip. Once rolled and sealed, these strips are arranged into a spiral formation in two pans. Bake the puff pastry layers until golden.

Next, prepare the caramelized white chocolate frosting. Melt the white chocolate over a bain-marie and bake it until golden brown. Mix the melted caramelized chocolate with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped cream. This will create a delectable frosting that is spread between the two layers of the puff pastry cake.

After assembling the cake, refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight. Once ready, prepare the chocolate ganache by melting chocolate and cream over low heat. Spread it over the edges of the cake. Decorate the cake with chopped chocolate, fresh cherries, and chocolate curls.

I thoroughly enjoyed making this cake and found it to be an excellent way to incorporate cherries into a memorable dessert. What’s more, this cake can be made all year round using canned cherries or even other berries, making it a versatile dessert option.

So why not try making this Cherry Puff Pastry Cake for yourself and see how it turns out? I’m confident that you’ll love it just as much as I did. If you do try it out don’t forget to tag me on Instagram. Enjoy!

Other puff pastry desserts you may like to try

If you like puff pastry desserts you may also like to try this amazing Puff Pastry Strawberry Cheesecake. This cake combines cheesecake’s rich and creamy texture with the buttery and flaky layers of puff pastry. This Kremšnita – Vanilla Custard Cake is another puff pastry dessert we love and highly recommend. This delicious dessert is made with sheets of crispy puff pastry, filled with a generous amount of vanilla custard cream. This Raspberry Mille Feuille is a classic French pastry made from layers of delicate, flaky puff pastry, fresh raspberries, and rich pastry cream.

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Cherry Puff Pastry Cake with Caramelized White Chocolate Frosting

This Cherry Puff Pastry Cake with Caramelized White Chocolate Frosting is a heavenly dessert you can prepare during the cherry season. The cake consists of two layers of rolled puff pastry sheets that are filled with fresh cherries and baked all together in a spiral, filled with a delightful caramelized white chocolate cream cheese frosting and topped with chocolate ganache and fresh cherries.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword caramelized white chocolate, cherry cake, cherry dessert, cherry puff pastry cake, puff pastry cake, summer cake, summer dessert

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 12 servings

Calories 623kcal

Ingredients

Cherry Puff Pastry Layers

• 2 puff pastry sheets , (about 9 inch -250g) each)
• 26 oz (750g) fresh cherries , pitted
• 1 small egg , beaten

Caramelized White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

• 7 oz (200g) white chocolate , small pieces
• 1/3 cup (80g) whipping cream
• 10 oz (300g) cream cheese , room temperature
• 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
• 1 ½ cup (360g) whipping cream (35% fat) , chilled

Chocolate Ganache Drips

• 2 oz (60g) semisweet chocolate
• 1/3 cup (80g) whipping cream

For Decorating

• fresh cheries
• chocolate curls

Instructions

First prepare the cherry puff pastry layers.

• Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line with parchment paper the bottom and sides of two 8 or 9 inch (20-23cm) pans. Set aside.
• Unroll the first puff pastry sheet and roll it slightly with a rolling pin.
• Divide in 3 equal strips, lengthwise.
• Line about 4 oz (120g) pitted cherries over each strip of dough. Roll the dough and brush the edge with beaten egg to seal the edges. Pinch the ends and repeat with the remaining 2 strips of dough.
• In the prepared pan arrange the 3 pastry rolls into a spiral by pinching the ends. If possible leave a bit of space between lines to puff and cook better.  Set aside until you prepare the second puff pastry. 
• Divide the second puff pastry sheet in 3 equal strips, lengthwise.
• Repeat filling the strips with cherries, roll and arrange the 3 pastry rolls into a spiral into the second pan.
• Brush the tops with beaten egg.
• Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
• Set aside to cool completely.

Meanwhile, prepare the caramelized white chocolate frosting.

• Reduce the oven temperature to 300F (150C). In a heatproof bowl add the white chocolate and melt over a bain-marie.
• Spread on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-13 minutes until golden brown and turn into crumbs. Let it cool.
• In a heat proof bowl add the caramelized white chocolate crumbs and 1/3 cup (80g) whipping cream and melt over bain-marie.
• Sieve to make sure no lumps remain. Let cool slightly.
• In a large bowl mix cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and mix to combine. Add melted chocolate and mix to combine.
• In another bowl mix the chilled whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently incorporate into chocolate cream cheese mixture.

Assemble the cake.

• Add a bit of frosting onto a serving platter. Place the first layer of cherry puff pastry.
• Spread a bit less than half of the frosting. Add the second layer of puff pastry. Spread the remaining frosting on top and sides of the cake. Smooth the top and edges.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or even overnight.

Prepare the chocolate ganache.

• Place chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl and place over a pan with simmering water. Melt over low heat.
• Use a spoon and start making drips around the edges. When you finish all the drips on the edges, spread a bit of ganache over the edge of the cake. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before decorating.
• Decorate the bottom of the cake with chopped chocolate. Decorate the top with fresh cherries and chocolate curls and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 12 | Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.4g | Protein: 7.2g | Fat: 42.8g | Saturated Fat: 20.7g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sugar: 16.2g

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Making your kremsnita is not complicated, especially if you use store-bought puff pastry.  The cream is prepared quickly, and the hard part is simply the time it needs to set in the fridge.

How to make Kremsnita – Vanilla Custard Cake

Begin by preparing the pastry sheets. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry thinly to yield two 8-inch (20cm) squares and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Once baked, allow the pastry sheets to cool completely.

How to prepare the vanilla custard filling

Separate the egg whites from the yolks. In a mixing bowl, combine the yolks with ½ cup (100g) of sugar, cornstarch, and flour, and gradually add 1 cup (240ml) of milk, whisking to blend everything together. In a saucepan, bring the remaining 2 ⅓ cups (560ml) of milk to a boil. While whisking continuously, pour the yolk mixture over the hot milk and continue cooking until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

In another bowl, add salt to the egg whites and whip them until foamy. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup (50g) of sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the hot milk mixture. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the milk mixture as well.

How to assemble the cake

Cut one of the baked puff pastry squares into two 8-inch (20cm) squares. Place one square at the bottom of an 8-inch (20cm) square pan. Add the custard filling on top and smooth the surface. Cut the remaining square of puff pastry into 6 or 8 equal pieces and place them on top of the custard. Refrigerate the cake for 3 to 4 hours to allow it to set.

Before serving, dust the cake with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

As Easter is approaching this Kremsnita dessert might be a great choice to prepare for your loved ones. Hope you will try this amazing Vanilla Custard Cake and don’t forget to share the photos with me on Instagram. Enjoy!

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Kremšnita - Krempita - Cremeschnitte - Vanilla Custard Cake

This delicious dessert made of sheets of crispy puff pastry, filled with vanilla custard is very familiar in many European countries and it is known under various names: cremeschnitte, krempita, kremšnita, krémes, cremsnit, cremes and so on. No matter how is called it is definitely a dessert you need to try at least once in a lifetime.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Croatian

Keyword cremes, cremeschnitte, cremsnit, krémes, krempita, kremšnita, vanilla custard cake

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 527kcal

Ingredients

• 1 package (250g) puff pastry
• 3 ⅓ cup (800 ml) milk , divided
• 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (150g) sugar , divided
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
• 2 tsp (10g) vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup (80g) whipping cream

Instructions

• Prepare the pastry sheets. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
• Roll the puff pastry thin (so that you can cut 2 – 8 inch (20cm) squares in the end) and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden. Cool completely.
• Prepare the vanilla custard filling. Separate egg whites from yolks.
• Mix yolks with ½ cup (100g) sugar, cornstarch, flour and gradually incorporate 1 cup (240ml) milk. Whisk to combine.
• Place the remaining 2 ⅓ cups (560ml) into a saucepan and bring to a boil. While whisking continuously pour the yolk mixture over the hot milk and continue cooking until thickens. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract.
• Add salt over the whites and start whipping until foamy. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup (50g) sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold the whipped whites into the hot milk mixture.
• Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Incorporate into the mixture.
• Assemble the cake. Cut the baked puff pastry into 2 8 inch (20cm) squares.
• Place one square at the bottom of a square 8 inch (20cm) pan.
• Add the filling and smooth the top.
• Cut the remaining square of puff pastry into 6 or 8 equal pieces. Place them on top of the custard.
• Refrigerate the cake for 3 -4 hours to set.
• Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 8 | Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 63.5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 25.4g | Saturated Fat: 9.1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sugar: 32g

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The most important rule for this rough puff pastry recipe is to use good quality butter, that doesn’t have a high content of water and to not overwork the dough. Pieces of butter remain visible and this makes the dough flakier when baking.

You can use this dough for every recipe that requires puff pastry, and the results will be simply amazing.

How to make rough puff pastry

In a large bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, fork, or pastry processor, incorporate the butter into the flour until crumbs form. Add the water and stir until just incorporated, being careful not to overwork the dough, as visible butter chunks should remain. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 20 minutes.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the chilled dough until it is three times its length, creating a rectangle approximately 6 x 17 inches (15 cm x 45 cm). Fold the top third down to the center, then fold the bottom third up and over that. If necessary, brush off any excess flour. Turn the dough to the left or right and roll it out again to three times its length. Repeat the rolling and folding process for a total of 4 to 6 times. If the dough becomes sticky during the process, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before continuing.

Once the rolling and folding process is complete, cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out for use. Alternatively, you can chill the dough overnight, and it will keep well for a couple of days in the refrigerator.

How to make apple pastries

To make the apple pastries, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine the sugar with the cinnamon.

On a floured surface, roll out the chilled rough puff pastry dough into a rectangle measuring approximately 12 x 17 inches (30 x 45 cm). Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces and transfer them to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Use a fork to prick the center of each pastry, then brush them with beaten egg. Sprinkle some of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the pastries, then arrange apple slices in the center of each one. Sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar on top of the apples.

Bake the pastries for 20-25 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown. Once baked, transfer the pastries to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired. Enjoy these delicious apple pastries!

Hope you will try this amazing recipe for Rough Puff Pastry.  If you do make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how it turns out for you. Enjoy!

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Rough Puff Pastry

Every time I make rough puff pastry I am surprised of the flaky and crispy pastries I get using this method. This quick recipe that incorporate the butter into the flour takes no more than 15 minute to prepare and gets very similar results to a classic puff pastry dough, which is by far much more time consuming until to be ready for baking.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple pastries, homemade puff pastry, pastry, puff pastry, rough puff pastry

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 335kcal

Ingredients

Rough Puff Pastry

• 1 ¼ cup (157g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp (157g) butter , chilled
• 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
• 1/3 cup (80ml) ice cold water

For Apple Pastries

• 3 tbsp (45g) sugar
• 1 tsp (3g) cinnamon
• 1 small egg , beaten
• 1 medium apple , cored and cut into thin slices

Instructions

Prepare the rough puff pastry.

• In a large bowl sift the flour and salt. Incorporate butter to the flour, using a pastry blender or a fork or a pastry processor, until crumbs are formed. Add the water and stir until the water is incorporated. Don’t overwork the dough as butter chunks need to remain visible. Wrap it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Onto a lightly floured work surface, roll the dough until 3 times the length, to a rectangle of about  6 X 17 inches (15 cm X 45 cm). Fold the top third down to the center, then the bottom third up and over that. If necessary brush the excess flour. Turn it to the left or right and roll out again to three times the length. Repeat the rolling and folding for a total of 4 to 6 times. If the dough gets sticky during the process refrigerate for 30 minutes and continue.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes before rolling to use. You can also chill the dough overnight and keeps well for a couple of days refrigerated.

Make the apple pastries.

• Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
• In a small bowl combine sugar with cinnamon.
• Onto a floured surface roll the dough into a 12×17 inch (30x45cm) rectangle. Cut the dough into 6 pieces. Transfer the dough pieces into a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
• Use a fork to prick the center of each pastry and brush with beaten egg.
• Sprinkle some of the cinnamon sugar over the pastries and arrange apple slices into the center of each. Sprinkle some more cinnamon sugar on top of apples. 
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.
• Cool completely to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 6 | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.5g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 22.2g | Saturated Fat: 13.7g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sugar: 10g

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You can make a lot of variations to the filling used, simply add your favorite ingredients either sweet or savory and roll it up to create this beautiful ring of puff pastry.

For this recipe I’ve used homemade tomato pizza sauce as I really like how it turns out but feel free to use any other sauce you have around if you are in a hurry.

This puff pizza ring should be served a bit warm alongside your favorite dipping sauce.

How to make Puff Pizza Ring

Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Next, unfold the puff pastry and use a rolling pin to gently roll it out to make it slightly wider.

Using a knife, pizza cutter, or pastry cutter, cut thin strips into the pastry, leaving about 1/3 of the length of the pastry uncut.

Spread tomato pizza sauce evenly over the remaining uncut portion of the pastry, leaving a small border around the edges. You can use your own homemade tomato pizza sauce or store-bought.

Top the sauce with shredded Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, and grated Parmesan cheese, layering them evenly over the sauce.

Carefully separate the dough strips slightly and begin folding them over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided appearance.

Once all the strips are folded over, carefully transfer the filled pastry log to the prepared baking sheet. Shape it into a circle and press the edges to seal.

Brush the top of the ring with beaten egg for a golden finish. If desired, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on top.

Bake the pizza ring in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until it is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Allow the pizza ring to cool slightly before serving. This delicious and visually appealing dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends!  If you try it out, don’t forget to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how it turns out for you. Enjoy!

For more appetizer ideas check our full collection of Appetizer Recipes.

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Puff Pizza Ring

Puff Pizza Ring is an easy appetizer idea you can prepare just in few minutes and have it ready by the guest arrive. It looks quite impressive and appetizing and takes no more than 10 minutes to have it ready to go in the oven.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword puff pastry appetizer, puff pastry pizza appetizer, puff pizza ring, quick appetizer

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 246kcal

Ingredients

• 1 sheet (9 oz - 275g) puff pastry , thawed
• Homemade tomato pizza sauce
• 1 cup (100g) Mozzarella cheese , grated
• 2 oz 60g) Pepperoni slices
• 2 tbsp (15g) Parmesan cheese , grated

Topping

• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 tbsp (7g) Parmesan Cheese , grated

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400º F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Unfold puff pastry and use a rolling pin to roll it out a bit to make it wider.
• Use a knife, pizza cutter or pastry cutter to cut thin strips all the way up to 2/3 of the length of the pastry.
• Spread tomato pizza sauce over the remaining long uncut dough. You can find my recipe for tomato pizza sauce here.
• Top with Mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices and Parmesan in this order.
• Separate the dough strips a bit and start folding the dough with the filling all over the strips.
• Carefully transfer the log to the prepared baking sheet, form into a circle and seal the edges.
• Brush the top of the ring with beaten egg and sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired.
• Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
• Let it cool slightly before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 8 | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.9g | Protein: 6.1g | Fat: 17.5g | Saturated Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg

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This Baked Brie is the kind of appetizer that can be easily made in advance. You can fold the cheese in puff pastry, refrigerate and bake only when guests arrive.

You can make many variations to this appetizer, add different jams or brown sugar, honey, different nuts or dried fruits, and herbs if you like, and make the Baked Brie in Puff Pastry according to your tastes.

I hope you will try this amazing Baked Brie in Puff Pastry as it is so so good. If you do, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram. I would love to see how it worked out for you.

If you are in search of more festive appetizers you may also like these Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Candied Bacon. This Skillet Sweet Potato Bread with Pecan Cranberry Cheese Dip is also one of the most impressive dishes you can prepare for holiday gatherings. You may also like this Christmas Wreath which is very beautiful and flavorful.

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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry

This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is one of the easiest and most delicious appetizers you can prepare for holiday season or any other party. Not only it looks great but it tastes awesome too and is best served with crackers or toasted bread slices.

Course Appetizer, Bread, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizer, baked brie, baked brie in puff pastry, brie appetizer

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Calories 345kcal

Ingredients

Makes about 8 servings

• 1/4 cup (70g) apricot jam
• 1/3 cup (60g) dried cranberries/raisins
• 1/4 cup (25g) toasted pecans or walnuts or almonds , chopped
• 1 sheet (9 oz - 275g) puff pastry , thawed
• 2 (4 oz-125g) Brie cheese rounds
• 1 egg , beaten

Instructions

• Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). 
• In a small bowl combine apricot jam with toasted nuts and cranberries.
• Unfold the pastry sheet and divide in two. Cut off the corners of each piece.
• Spoon the apricot jam mixture in the center of each piece of dough. Top with the 2 pieces of Brie cheese. 
• Brush the edge of the dough with beaten egg.  Fold the pastry up over the cheese to cover. 
• Place seam-side down onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.  Use the leftover pastry scraps to cut shapes to decorate.  Brush with the egg mixture.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes.  Serve with crackers or toasted bread.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.9g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24.1g | Saturated Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sugar: 4.9g

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The fusion of cream cheese with strawberries and puff pastry creates a harmonious blend that’s sure to please everyone. You can easily customize it with various berries depending on the season or your preference. Hardly can anyone resist this amazing pastry.

How to make strawberry puff pastry braid

Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla, then mix until well combined.

Transfer the puff pastry dough onto the prepared baking sheet, working quickly to keep the dough chilled.

Draw a rectangle in the center of the dough, leaving about a 5-inch (12cm) border on each side, and a 1-inch (2.5cm) border at the top and bottom of the rectangle. Make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on both sides of the rectangle, and discard the four corners of the dough.

Spread the cream cheese mixture down into the center of the rectangle, then arrange the strawberry slices on top.

Fold the top and bottom parts of the dough over the filling, then fold the diagonal strips of dough over the filling, alternating sides until the entire loaf is braided. Press the ends to seal.

Brush the braid with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar on top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the braid is puffed and golden brown.

Once baked, cool the braid completely on a wire rack before serving.

Hope you will try these amazing Strawberry Puff Pastry Braid. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Enjoy!

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Strawberry Puff Pastry Braid

Strawberry Puff Pastry Braid looks great and quite fancy as if it takes a lot of time to prepare but really takes no more than 10 minutes to have it done and ready to bake.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword danish braid, pastry braid, puff pastry braid, puff pastry danish braid, strawberry cream cheese pastries, strawberry cream danish braid, strawberry danish braid, strawberry puff pastry braid

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 370kcal

Ingredients

• 9.5 oz (270g) puff pastry sheet , thawed
• 4 oz (120g) cream cheese , room temperature
• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
• 8 oz (230g) fresh strawberries , cut into slices
• 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
• 1 small egg , beaten
• 1 tsp (5g) sugar , to sprinkle on top

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla and mix until well combined.
• Transfer the pastry dough into the prepared baking sheet. Try to work quickly as you want to keep the dough chilled.
• Draw a rectangle into the center of the sheet leaving about 5 in (12cm) border on each side and a 1 in (2.5 cm) border at top and bottom of rectangle. Start making diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on both sides of the rectangle. Discard the 4 corners of the dough.
• Spread cream cheese mixture down into the center and arrange strawberry slices on top.
• Fold the top and bottom parts of the dough over the filling. Fold the diagonal strips of dough over the filling, alternating sides until all loaf is braided. Press ends to seal.
• Brush the braid with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar on top.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
• Cool completely to a wire rack before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 6 | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.8g | Protein: 5.7g | Fat: 24.4g | Saturated Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sugar: 11.4g

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Just imagine, buttery, flaky and crispy puff pastry rolls with layers of flavorful nectarine slices, served warm sprinkled with a bit of powdered sugar. Totally irresistible dessert that takes only few minutes to prepare and also looks so beautiful.

The pastry roses I’ve seen were made with apples but as summer is here nectarines or peaches seemed like such a better option for me. Not to mention that is even easier with nectarines than with apples, as nectarines, if cut into thin slices, are flexible enough for rolling and don’t require any cooking before.

Nectarines really bring a nice flavor to these delicious treats and with their beautiful rose shape are great for parties or family gatherings.

The recipe is very easy to prepare even for those who are not familiar with baking, all you need is some fruits and some puff pastry, and everybody is going to be impressed and delighted. Nectarine roses are best served warm but are pretty good even after a few hours. Try them out, there is no way to go wrong with these.

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Recipe slightly adapted after FoodWishes

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Nectarine Roses

Nectarine Roses - Just imagine, buttery, flaky and crispy puff pastry rolls with layers of flavorful fruits, served warm sprinkled with a bit of powdered sugar. Totally irresistible dessert that takes only few minutes to prepare and also looks so beautiful.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword fruit puff pastry dessert, nectarine roses, nectarine tarts, peach roses, puff pastry roses

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 8 servings

Calories 219kcal

Ingredients

• 1 puff pastry sheet (275 g)
• 2 nectarines
• 1 egg , beaten

• granulated sugar (white or brown)
• cinnamon , upon taste
• powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
• Cut the nectarines in very thin slices and set aside.
• Grease 8 (3.5 inch – 9 cm diameter) ramekins with butter and dust with flour to make sure the roses won’t stick.  You can also use muffin tins.
• On a floured surface roll the pastry into a 10 X 15 in (25X40cm) rectangle.
• Brush with egg and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon upon taste.
• Cut the dough into 8 equal strips, each of about 2×10 in (5 cm x 25 cm).
• Arrange one layer of nectarine slices (about 5 or 6 slices) over each piece of dough.
• Fold up the bottom part of the dough and brush with egg. Add more sugar and cinnamon if desired.
• Roll and place on the prepared ramekins.
• Bake for 45 minutes until puffed and golden.
• Remove from the oven and let rest on the ramekins for 10 minutes before removing. Transfer to cooling rack.
• Serve warm sprinkled with powdered sugar. Enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 13.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sugar: 4.6g

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