Description
A beautifully layered, flaky wreath bursting with silky custard and glossy cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Puff pastry sheets
- Pastry cream (custard)
- Fresh cherries
- Sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar
- 1 Egg (for egg wash) + splash of water
- Cherry jam (optional glaze)
Instructions
- Cut two puff pastry sheets into long strips and twist them together to form a circular wreath; place on a baking tray.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until deep golden and flaky.
- Allow to cool slightly, then pipe or spoon thick pastry cream into the natural crevices of the baked wreath.
- Press fresh cherries into the custard, spacing evenly.
- Optionally warm cherry jam and brush lightly over cherries for shine.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top and finish with powdered sugar.
- Chill briefly to set the custard before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before use.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade pastry cream.
- Chill the wreath for a few minutes to help the custard set properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg