Passionfruit Curd and Strawberry Puffs

Name: Passionfruit Curd and Strawberry Puffs
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 320g puff pastry sheet; 12 tsp Thursday Cottage Passionfruit curd; 400g strawberries (small); a dusting of icing sugar; Mint leaves; 1 Egg wash ((1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk))

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Author:

Izabella Jakubec @Shicocooks

Servings

12

A delightful combination of tangy and sweet flavors that can elevate any breakfast or dessert table. The Passionfruit curd, with its vibrant yellow colour and tropical aroma, provides a luscious contrast to the light and airy strawberry puffs.

Serve them with a dusting of powdered sugar and a few fresh strawberries on the side for an elegant presentation that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

For puffs

320g puff pastry sheet
12 tsp Thursday Cottage Passionfruit curd
400g strawberries (small)

For garnish

a dusting of icing sugar
Mint leaves
1 Egg wash ((1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk))

Directions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan). Unfold the puff pastry and cut it into 12 equal squares (approximately 8cm x 8cm).
Using a knife, score a 1 cm border inside each square, leaving a 1 cm gap between the outer edge and the inner square. Cut just the corners without connecting the lines in the middle.
Place 1 tsp of passion fruit curd in the centre of each square, then place a small strawberry within the uncut border.
Fold the outer corners of the square so they meet in the centre.
Place another strawberry on top, and press gently to ‘seal’ it
Transfer the puffs to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and brush them with egg wash.
Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden and puffed. Allow to cool, then dust with icing sugar and garnish with mint leaves if desired. Enjoy!

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Recipe Note

• Puff Pastry: For best results, use cold puff pastry straight from the refrigerator. If it becomes too warm, it may be harder to work with and won’t puff up as nicely in the oven.

•Strawberries: Choose small, ripe strawberries for this recipe. If your strawberries are large, you may want to slice them in half to fit neatly inside the pastry squares.

•Sealing the Puffs: Ensure that the corners are securely pressed down when folding the puff pastry to prevent them from opening up during baking.

•Serving: These puffs are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven when they’re still warm and crisp. However, you can prepare the pastry squares in advance and bake them just before serving.

•Storage: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Refrigeration may cause the puff pastry to lose some of its crispiness, so when ready to serve, reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-8 minutes to help restore their texture. Avoid microwaving, as it can make the pastry soggy.