Description
Homemade peach puff pastry delights with buttery layers and sweet caramelized fruit. Delicate pastry and juicy peaches create a simple yet elegant dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
- 4–5 peaches, ripe
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Finishing and Serving Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon water
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (for serving)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even baking and prevent sticking.
- Create a fragrant peach filling by gently combining sliced peaches with granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch, ensuring each peach slice is evenly coated with the sweet mixture.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface, cutting them into elegant geometric shapes like squares, rectangles, or delicate circles.
- Arrange the pastry pieces carefully on the prepared baking sheet, leaving sufficient space between each pastry.
- Delicately spoon the seasoned peach mixture into the center of each pastry piece, maintaining a clear border around the edges to allow for proper sealing.
- Prepare an egg wash by whisking beaten egg with water, then meticulously brush the pastry edges to promote a golden, glossy finish.
- Gently fold the pastry edges over the peach filling, creating a rustic envelope and pinching the corners to secure the delicate package.
- Apply a final layer of egg wash across the pastry surface to enhance browning and create a beautiful sheen.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastries transform into golden, puffy delights with crisp, flaky edges.
- Allow the pastries to cool briefly, then dust with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
- Serve these warm, delectable treats accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, and optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing contrast.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly golden pastry by using a light hand when brushing egg wash, ensuring even coverage without pooling.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by patting peaches dry before mixing with sugar to reduce excess moisture that can make pastry soggy.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by using gluten-free puff pastry or replacing sugar with monk fruit sweetener for low-carb options.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger to the peach mixture for a subtle warming note.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg