Jasmin Queen’s Fresh Fruit Puff Pastry Flowers

Jasmin Queen’s Fresh Fruit Puff Pastry Flowers by

Jasmin Queen

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Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 9 “flowers”

Shopping List

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp. water
  • 9 raspberries or other seasonal fresh fruit
  • 3 tbsp fruit jam, same flavor as the fresh fruit
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • powdered sugar, to taste
  • mint, for garnish

Instructions

  • 1. Cut the puff pastry into 9 equal squares.
  • 2. Taking one of the squares, cut in the middle of each side making sure your cuts do not touch in the center..
  • 3. Place ½ tsp of softened cream cheese in the center..
  • 4. Fold each corner to the center and press down until the pastry sticks..
  • 5. Combine one egg with one Tbsp. of water to make the egg wash..
  • 6. Brush each side of the fold with egg wash..
  • 7. Lightly place a finger on the center and pinch the corners of each fold together to create a petal shape, creating 4 petals..
  • 8. Place ½ tsp of fruit jam in the center of the petal shape.
  • 9. Place a raspberry in the center..
  • 10. Repeat with the remaining pastry squares..
  • 11. Preheat oven to 400˚F..
  • 12. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until pastry is golden brown and puffed..
  • 13. Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and garnish with a sprig of mint..
  • **Tip: Switch out the cream cheese for Hazelnut spread for a different treat.