Strawberry Frosted Pastry Tarts (Printable Version)

Flaky puff pastry topped with sweetened strawberries and creamy vanilla frosting.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Pastry

01 - 492 g frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)

→ Fruit

02 - 300 g fresh strawberries, sliced
03 - 50 g granulated sugar

→ Cream Frosting

04 - 240 ml cold heavy cream
05 - 5 ml pure vanilla extract
06 - 60 g powdered sugar

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. On a floured surface, roll out thawed puff pastry to approximately 3 mm thickness. Cut into rectangles or squares as desired.
02 - Combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar in a bowl. Allow to rest for 15 minutes until juices are released.
03 - Arrange pastry pieces on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
04 - While pastries cool, whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
05 - Fill cooled pastry shells with macerated strawberries and top with whipped cream frosting.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed before rolling to avoid tearing and achieve even baking.