Introduction
You are about to relish something that is suitable for every occasion. Try our Cream and Berry Filling Pastry Balls. It consists of a smooth and creamy filling filled with delicious berries that is enveloped in a crispy pastry shell. These miniature delights are bound to please be it a festive party, a family feast at dessert time, or satisfying ones sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
¼ cup sugar or granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
Coldwater – 2-3 tbsp.
For the Cream Filling:
1 cup of heavy whipped cream.
½ cup powdered sugar.
1 tsp vanilla essence.
For the Berry Filling:
1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
¾ cup Sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
For Garnish (Optional):
Powdered sugar
Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Make the Pastry Dough
In large mixing bowl, add flour and sugar.
Then, add the chilled butter and cut using a pastry cutter or by hand until the mixture is coarse and crumbly.
Add the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons cold water to it. In case the dough is quite thick and dry and doesn’t come together, add more water one teaspoon at a time.
To form a patty, place the dough inside a colored plastic and put it in a refrigerator for at least half an hour.
Make the Berry Filling:
In a medium sized saucepan, mix together the berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
Stir in the medium heat and stirring constantly, cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes or until it has thickened and the berries soften. Let it cool down.
Prepare the Cream Filling:
In a big dish, add cold heavy cream and whip till soft peaks formed.
Add in icing sugar and vanilla extract in parts and again whip until stiff peaks formed.
Assemble the Pastry Balls:
Preheat your oven at 190C or 375F and line your baking tray with parchment paper.
Roll out the cold dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about one eight inch.
Use about 2 inch small cutting and cut the dough in squares or round pieces.
Scoop a tiny spoonful of the berry filling in the center of each her dough and a bit of the cream filling on top.
Enclose the filling in the dough and press the edges together to form a ball.
Place the pastry balls on a prepared tray and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes till first top golden brown.
Leave the message until treat it for at least one hour in the refrigerator and after that serve it dusted with powdered sugar and decorated with fresh mint if you like.
Hints for Success
Make certain that the butter is extremely cold in order to get the pastry flaky.
Be careful not to work the dough too much otherwise it will become too tough.
Allow the sweet and spicy pastry balls to cool completely prior to serving so that the tastes can develop.
Health Benefits
Berries: Great sources of antioxidants, vitamins (especially vitamin C), and dietary fiber. These may help prevent cardiovascular diseases, enhance cognitive functioning, and increase general immunity.
Cream: Very useful for one’s body because it contains necessary fats, nevertheless, if kept within the provided limit, there’s no harm to the health of a person.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 150
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 50mg
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 2g
(Note: These are as per serving values, each value may vary slightly according to the ingredients used and also their quantity.)
Variations and Substitutions
Fruit Fillings: Use some other fruits like apples, peaches, or cherries instead of mixed berries in the fillings.
Cream Filling: Replace the heavy cream filling with Greek yogurt or dairy free option frosting.
Pastry Dough: If there is a need for a gluten free recipe substitute with gluten free blends of all purposed flour.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use ready-made pastry dough?
Yes, ready-made puff pastry or pie crusts can be purchased for this purpose. Simple follow the package instructions for better results.
What if there is any remaining food that is not eaten? How do you keep them correctly?
Remaining pastry balls may be kept in an air tight container at room temperature for a maximum of three days, refrigerate for several “weeks” one week, freeze for two months maximum if the pastry balls need to be kept for more than that.
Can I do these beforehand?
Yes, you may prepare and shape the pastry dough into balls ahead of time, freeze them uncooked and then bake them straight from the freezer for a few minutes longer than normal.
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