Layer up! In need of a simple dessert sure to impress guests (or just yourself)? Look no further! This super simple recipe comes together in no time, has only 7 ingredients & looks too cute not to snap a pic. Why are you still here reading this? Go! Go make this!
Blackberry Shortcake
The simple to make dessert sure enough to impress both guests & yourself!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 can full-fat coconut or cream, chilled solids only
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar sub maple syrup
- 1 frozen puff pastry sheet
- 1 1/2 cups blackberries sub strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
- 1 tsp cane sugar plus 1 tsp optional garnish
- mint leaves optional garnish
Instructions
- Chill the coconut milk (if you planned ahead overnight in the refrigerator, if you didn't, place in the freezer for 3 hours).
- Unthaw the frozen puff pastry dough on the kitchen counter for 30 minutes. On a piece of parchment paper, roll out the dough to smooth it out.
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Grab a cookie cutter or glass jar & cut out 12 circles. Remove excess dough.Optional: Sprinkle cane sugar on 4 of rounds. This will give a sugared crust for the top layer.
- Transfer the parchment paper to a baking tray & bake for about 10 minutes until they just puff up & become golden brown. Remove from oven & set aside to cool.
- While puff pastry cooks prepare your fruit. In a bowl add the berries (slice if needed) & 1 tsp of sugar. Give it a stir. This helps to release the fruit's natural juices. Set aside.
- Make the whipped coconut cream. Open the chilled can of coconut milk & scoop out the solid mass at the top, reserving the liquid for another use. With a handheld mixer, whip the coconut cream until it forms an airy texture, about 1 minute. Add the powdered sugar & vanilla. Whip again for another minute.
- Build your layers…puff pastry, berry, cream, puff pastry, berry, cream. Top with a sprig of mint.
Notes
When cutting the puff pastry a cookie cutter works best. Shockingly, none to be found around here. I just grab a drinking glass, flip it over so that the rim is used as the cookie cutter. Give it a bit of pressure & a twisting motion so that it punches through the dough.
This dessert can be made in advance. Just wait to assemble in the layers once ready to serve.
Blackberries didn’t look good in the store. Use any of your favorite berries or mix them up & use all. If using strawberries cut into slices.
Enjoy!
