Amaretto Strawberry Pastry Stacks

This post may contain affiliate links.  For more information, read my disclosure policy here  

Amaretto Strawberry Pastry Stacks are a light and airy dessert that tastes just as good as it looks. This quick and easy dessert with succulent strawberries gives you a delicious burst of flavor using your pantry staples.

A plate of amaretto strawberry pastry stacks.

SAVE THIS RECIPE!

Enter your email below and we’ll send this recipe straight to your inbox.

Save Recipe Final

If you’re a sucker for sweet treats, there’s nothing quite like a fresh and easy strawberry pastry to satisfy your cravings. Whether you’re indulging in them as a breakfast treat or as an afternoon snack, these heavenly pastries are sure to tickle your taste buds with their delectable fruity flavor.

Learn more about amaretto flavor and how to enjoy it today.

If you’re looking for more strawberry dessert related recipes, try Strawberry Truffles, Strawberry Lemon Blondies and No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake.

A wonderful plate of desserts with a strawberry on the side.

Why We Love This Easy Strawberry Pastry

The best part about making this recipe is that it takes less than 40 minutes from start to finish — perfect for when you’re craving something sweet but don’t have hours to spare. This dessert is perfect for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.

Meal planning printables
Get Our Free Meal Planning Bundle

With over 200 easy and delicious dinner ideas, you'll never have to worry about what to make for dinner again.

  • Quick Dessert: Amaretto Strawberry Pastry Stacks are just as quick and easy to make as they are to eat. There is nothing like a homemade strawberry turnover.
  • Easy Ingredients: Conveniently find all recipe ingredients in your pantry at home for this easy strawberry turnover.
  • Family Friendly: If your family likes strawberry turnovers, then they are going to love these strawberry napoleons.

Ingredient Notes to Make This Recipe for Strawberry Napoleons

A bowl of strawberries, puffed pastry and cream for the pastry.
  • Fresh Strawberries: Using fresh strawberries will give your pastry stacks a vibrant, fresh color and a fragrant, fruity taste. Frozen strawberries won’t work because they will make the puff pastry soggy.
  • Puff Pastry: Flaky puff pastry is buttery and light. Puff pastry dough sheets are extremely easy to work with to create the perfect dessert.
  • Almonds: This nut is not only tasty but also nutrient-dense. Almonds add the perfect crunch to this dessert.

See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions for Easy Strawberry Puff Pastry Turnovers

Make this delightful dessert a family favorite by making it your own way. Create the perfect pastry stacks by switching up flavors. You’ll want to make these again and again– the possibilities are endless!

  • Chocolate Whipped Cream: To make puff pastry dessert even richer, use chocolate whipped cream instead to satisfy your chocolate needs.
  • Dust with Powdered Sugar: Dust your strawberry puff pastry with powdered sugar to give it the bakery look.
  • Fruit Filling: Instead of using chopped strawberries, use fruits like bananas and cherries since they pair well with the tasty almond flavor. Or even strawberry jam.
  • Nuts: Don’t have almonds at home? Use chopped pecans or walnuts to add the crunch you desire or even powdered sugar.
  • Extracts: While this recipe calls for almond extract for the taste of amaretto, you can also use vanilla extract.

How to Make Sliced Strawberry Puff Pastry

Strawberry pastry is a delectable treat that can be whipped up in no time. It is an easy and quick dessert recipe that will take your taste buds on a sweet adventure. If you’re looking for a delicious pastry recipe to impress your guests or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth, then look no further!

These are the basic steps for making strawberry mille feuille. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Preparing the pastry and topping for the top of the dessert.

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2: Unfold Dough, Chop and Sprinkle

Next, lay out the puff pastry sheets and unfold them onto a baking sheet. Then chop almonds and mix them with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar in a small bowl. Next, sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough.

Step 3: Cut Dough into Strips

Then, cut the puff pastry dough into strips with a knife or pizza cutter. Separate these squares and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Combining the ingredients for the cream filing for the dessert.

Step 4: Bake until Golden Brown

Bake until they are puffed and golden brown.

Step 5: Toast Almonds

Next, toast the remaining almonds over medium heat, then let them cool completely.

Step 6: Whisk and Fold

In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, and strawberry slices with the other ingredients, then fold in Cool Whip.

Step 7: Top, Sprinkle and Enjoy

Finally, slit open each flaky pastry square and arrange half of the sliced strawberries on the bottom of each shell. Add strawberry mixture and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Dusting of powdered sugar is optional.

Baking the puffed pastry, topping with strawberries and cream and finally the top.

Recipe FAQs for Strawberry Turnovers Recipe

Yes. Break up your puff pastry into small pieces and layer it in with your strawberries and whipped mixture.

Of course. You can use strawberry preserves or strawberry jam instead. Strawberry glaze is another option to add and will thicken this recipe.

No. It is recommended for these pastries to be eaten soon after preparation to avoid getting soggy. However, you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and store in an airtight container.

Yes. While the original recipe makes 12 servings, double or triple the ingredients to bring this dessert to a party.

The amaretto strawberry pastry snack on a white plate.

Expert Tips for Making This Flaky Pastry with Strawberry Filling Recipe

Kick this recipe up a notch by using some of these tips to make the best dessert ever. Your friends and family are going to love these Amaretto Strawberry Pastry Stacks and wish you were their personal pastry chef.

  • Angel Food Cake: Use angel food cake in place of the puffed pastry. This will taste just like a mini strawberry cake in your mouth.
  • Amaretto Liqueur: Add a splash of amaretto liqueur to make this an adult dessert.
  • Shaved Chocolate: Top your delicious dessert off with shaved chocolate to make it look like it came from a bakery. Or sprinkle a little sugar on top.
  • Golden: Make the puffed pastry golden by using a pastry brush and and egg wash.

What to Serve with Amaretto Strawberry Pastry Stacks

A plate of amaretto strawberry pastry stacks.
5 from 1 vote

Amaretto Strawberry Pastry Stacks

Yield: 12 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Total: 38 minutes
Amaretto Strawberry Pastry Stacks are a light and airy dessert that tastes just as good as it looks. This quick and easy dessert with succulent strawberries gives you a delicious burst of flavor using your pantry staples.
Print Pin Rate Save
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Did you try this recipe? Please leave a star rating and review below!

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet Puff pastry, thawed, (17.3 ounces), 1 sheet
  • ½ cup Sliced almonds, divided
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 8 ounces Sour cream, 1 container
  • ¼ teaspoon Almond extract
  • ½ cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups Cool Whip
  • 12 large Strawberries, sliced

Instructions

  • Begin by preheating the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Next, take the pastry dough and unfold it onto a baking sheet.
  • Finely chop half of the almonds and mix them with granulated sugar. S
  • Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough and press it lightly into the dough.
  • Then, cut the dough lengthwise into three even strips, followed by cutting each strip crosswise into three strips. This should give you 12 squares of dough.
  • Separate these squares and place them evenly on the pan.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes or until they are puffed and golden brown.
  • Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • Next, in a small saute pan, toast the remaining almonds over medium heat until they are lightly toasted.
  • Then, let them cool completely before coarsely chopping them.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, powdered sugar and almond extract.
  • Gently fold in Cool Whip.
  • Split open each pastry square and arrange half of the strawberries on the bottom of each shell.
  • Finally, add a dollop of the whipped cream mixture and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
  • Add finishing touches by dusting powdered sugar on top (optional).

Expert Tips

 
    • Angel Food Cake: Use angel food cake in place of the puffed pastry. This will taste just like a mini strawberry cake in your mouth.
    • Amaretto Liqueur: Add a splash of amaretto liqueur to make this an adult dessert.
    • Shaved Chocolate: Top your delicious dessert off with shaved chocolate to make it look like it came from a bakery.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided are estimates. To learn more about how I calculate this information go to www.itisakeeper.com/about-its-a-keeper/privacy-disclosure-policies/
PIN THIS RECIPE FOR LATER!Follow Me: @ItsAKeeperBlog or tag #itisakeeper
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

22 thoughts on “Amaretto Strawberry Pastry Stacks”

  1. Amaretto is the stuff dreams are made of… thanks for sharing this delicious looking dessert I cant wait to try it.

    Reply

Leave a Comment

Rate this Recipe