Raspberry and Pistachio Puff Pastries
Here is a detailed version of the recipe for raspberry and pistachio puff pastries, perfect for an elegant dessert or a gourmet snack!
Ingredients (for 6 pastries):
Puff pastry: 1 roll
Fresh raspberries: 150 g
Unsalted pistachios: 30 g (crushed)
Whole liquid cream (min. 30% fat): 250 ml
Icing sugar: 3 tbsp (plus a little more for sprinkling)
Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Glaze: 1 beaten egg
Preparation:
1. Prepare the puff pastry:
Preheat your oven to 190°C.
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into 6 triangles (or rectangles according to your preferences).
Arrange the triangles on a baking sheet covered with baking paper.
Brush each piece of dough with the beaten egg so that they are golden brown when cooked.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are well risen and golden brown.
Let cool completely before filling them.
2. Prepare the vanilla whipped cream:
Place a bowl and the beaters of your mixer in the freezer for 10 minutes (so that the cream whips more easily).
Pour the very cold liquid cream into the chilled bowl.
Add the icing sugar and vanilla extract.
Whip the cream at medium speed, then high speed, until it forms stiff peaks but remains light. Be careful not to overbeat or it will turn into butter.
3. Assemble the pastries:
Once the pastries have cooled, carefully cut them in half widthwise (like a sandwich).
Using a piping bag (or a spoon), garnish the base of the puff pastries with vanilla whipped cream.
Arrange a few raspberries on the whipped cream. You can crush them lightly for a touch of tangy juice.
Close the puff pastries with the top part.
4. Finishing and decoration:
Sprinkle the puff pastries generously with icing sugar using a fine sieve.
Sprinkle each puff pastry with crushed pistachios for a crunchy texture and a nice touch of color.
Gourmet tip:
For an even more intense flavor, you can lightly roast the pistachios in a dry pan before crushing them.
Add a touch of raspberry jam under the whipped cream for even more deliciousness.
Serving:
Serve these puff pastries immediately to appreciate the contrast between the crispiness of the dough, the sweetness of the whipped cream and the acidity of the raspberries. Perfect to accompany a coffee or tea!
