These Strawberry Amaretto Pastries and light pillows filled with sweet, succulent strawberries. Pure heaven.
This Strawberry Amaretto Pastries combine two of my favorite flavors — strawberry and almond.
I can’t wait for strawberry season this year. There is nothing like fresh strawberries still warm from the vine just bursting with flavor. I’m planning on picking a whole bunch so I can make lots of strawberry jam.
I’ll also be making these heavenly pastries. They are so elegant and delicious and a great alternative to strawberry shortcake.
This recipe looks incredibly decadent and fancy, yet it’s remarkably easy to make. There are toasted almonds baked into the light and puffy pastries and a light wisp of almond flavoring in the cream. It goes so nicely with the sweet berries.
This dish is simple enough to make and are impressive enough to serve guests!
Strawberry Amaretto Pastries
Strawberry Amaretto Pastries
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz package frozen puff pastry sheets - thawed, 17.3, 1 sheet
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds - divided
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 oz container sour cream - 8
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip - thawed
- 12 large strawberries - sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Unfold pastry dough onto baking sheet.
- Finely chop 1/2 of the almonds and mix with granulated sugar.
- Sprinkle evenly over dough and lightly press into dough.
- Cut dough lengthwise into three even strips; cut strips crosswise into three strips. You should have 12 squares of dough.
- Separate squares and place evenly over pan.
- Bake 16-18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove to cooling rack and cool completely.
- Place remaining almonds into small saute pan and toast over medium-high heat until lightly toasted. Cool completely and coarsely chop.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, confectioner's sugar and almond extract.
- Gently fold in Cool Whip.
- Split open each pastry square; arrange half of the strawberries on the bottom of each shell.
- Top each with about 2 heaping tablespoons of the filling and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
- Top with remaining strawberries.
- Place tops of pastry shells over filling.
- Serve immediately.
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Christy HOMEmomMADE says
So glad you linked this to Make & Share at HOMEmomMADE!
I’ve made a similar dessert with whipped cream and vanilla pudding. These are sooo good and pretty looking. I didn’t have the strawberries.
Alison says
i featured your pastries on fridays unfolded this week…have a wonderful weekend!
The Reason You Come says
Ooh, that looks delish! Here from #commenthour. 🙂
Lisa says
This looks so fancy and elegant! Great spring dessert! YUM : )
emily says
I’m featuring you as a favorite this week!
http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/
Miranda says
These look so yummy and flaky!!! I am featuring these on my home page this week! Thanks for linking them up to Fat Camp Friday, see you next week!
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cheerful says
sounds really great, looks so delicious and i would love to try making it one day! anyway, have a great day! -PinayMum – Mommy’s Life Around…
sel says
looks wonderful
roz says
i totally agree, this is a keeper! delicioso! hope you can stop by my weekend foodie blog hop to add this in! Happy weekend, roz
Christy HOMEmomMADE says
I’ve tried pastries like this before but it was hard finding the right one at the store. I think I gave up bc of that.
Thanks for Making and Sharing at Make & Share.
Carole says
I am definitely trying this! I think it’s something my husband will love!! Awesome recipe!
loreen says
Looks delish! Love your blog. Hope you check out mine.
Have a great day
Loreen
Alisa says
Hi! Love your blog! I’m a new follower, I found you on the Thrifty Thursday blog hop. I’m looking forward to seeing more from you. I’d love a follow too! 🙂
Alisa
http://asterriskjewelry.blogspot.com/
ashley says
ah im a sucker for strawberries
this looks yummy!!!!
Katie @ This Chick Cooks says
Those amaretto pastries look wonderful. HOw nice to have your sis as a pampered chef rep. That would be dangerous for me. I know I’d buy way too much stuff 🙂 I’d love for you to come by and show off your pastries at These Chicks Cooked Recipe Spotlight. Have a blessed day 🙂
Katie
Lyuba says
Oh wow….why oh why can’t I just bit my screen? I really want to make these now! I can just imagine the flavors!
I am a new facebook follower, hope you can stop and like me too 🙂 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Will-Cook-For-Smiles/174304425959205
angie says
oh my looks very good love that you shared this I will be buying lots of berries this season and love the easy alternative idea you shared come visit me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
emily says
Looks delicious! COme link up to my food only party! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/strawberry-oatmeal-bread-with.html
Ashton says
wow! There’s nothing to NOT like in this recipe! It looks great!
Ashton
http://www.somethingswanky.com
Jackie says
love anything with almond extract! i’ll have to try these soon! found you over at embellishing life, come by for a visit sometime 🙂
Jackie
http://jaclyndesigns.blogspot.com/