Description
This Giant Triple Berry Lavender Pop Tart is a delightful and impressive dessert that combines the sweetness of mixed berries with the floral notes of lavender. Flaky puff pastry is filled with a homemade berry filling and topped with a lavender glaze, creating a treat that’s perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
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Berry Filling:
- 4 cups mixed frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender flowers (optional)
Pastry:
- 2 sheets thawed puff pastry
- 1 large egg + 1 teaspoon water, lightly beaten (egg wash)
Lavender Glaze:
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lavender extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
- Drop of light pink or purple food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles, for topping
- Culinary lavender flowers, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Berry Filling:
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine frozen berries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and culinary lavender flowers (if using).
- Cook Filling: Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes, until thickened.
- Cool Filling: Remove from heat and let cool completely (about 30 minutes). Stir in vanilla extract after cooling. You can also cool it in an ice bath to speed up the process or make it the day before.
Pastry:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Base: Place one sheet of puff pastry on the parchment paper and prick it all over with a fork.
- Add Filling: Spread the cooled berry filling over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Brush the border with water.
- Top with Pastry: Carefully place the second sheet of puff pastry over the filling, aligning it with the bottom sheet.
- Seal Edges: Use a fork to press the edges together to seal.
- Vent Pastry: Prick a few holes in the top of the pastry with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Egg Wash: Brush the entire top with the egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let cool slightly before glazing.
Lavender Glaze:
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lavender extract, heavy cream, and milk until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If the glaze is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Add Color: Add a drop of food coloring (if using) and mix well.
Assembly:
- Glaze: Drizzle the lavender glaze over the cooled pop tart.
- Decorate: Top with sprinkles and culinary lavender flowers (if using).
- Slice and Serve: Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a variety of berries for a more complex flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lavender extract to your preference.
- If you don’t have culinary lavender flowers, you can omit them.
- For a richer flavor, use butter instead of egg wash.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg