Stars and Stripes Forever Dessert |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Served with a creamy, full-bodied dip, sugared puff pastry stars and a fresh berry medley make a festive dessert. It's pretty, delicious and easy to prepare for the Fourth of July or any summer gathering. Ingredients:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed |
1 to 2 tablespoons water |
1 tablespoon coarse sugar |
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries |
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries |
1 cup fresh blueberries |
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream |
Directions:
1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured star-shaped cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Brush lightly with water and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine berries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Place sour cream in a small serving bowl; fold in whipped cream.
3. Place bowl on a serving platter. Spoon berry mixture onto platter; top with pastry stars. Yield: 8 servings.
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