Blackberry & Fresh Mint Stars

Blackberry & Fresh Mint Stars

Here's a deliciously different way to use fresh blackberries - mix them with a little jam, and place in the middle of a flaky puff pastry star that's been topped with creamy pudding and mint.  This dessert just about melts in your mouth.
  • thaw: 40 minutes
  • prep: 15 minutes
  • bake: 10 minutes
  • total: 15 minutes
  • Serves: 25

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets(1 sheet), thawed
  • 1/4 cup seedless blackberry jam or preserves
  • 8 ounces (2 containers, 4 ounces each ) vanilla pudding
  • 1 pint fresh blackberries(about 25 berries)
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves and 25 whole fresh mint leaves

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.  Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.  Cut the pastry sheet into 25 (about 2-inch) squares.  Using a sharp knife, cut diagonal lines from the corners of the pastry squares to within 3/4-inch of the center.  Fold every other corner to the center and press to seal.  Place the pastries onto 2 baking sheets.

  2. Bake for 10 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.  Using the back of a spoon, press down the centers of the hot pastries to make an indentation.

  3. Heat the jam in a medium microwavable bowl on HIGH for 10 seconds or until it's warm.  Add the blackberries and toss to coat.  Spoon about 2 teaspoons pudding in the center of each pastry.  Top each with 1 blackberry and 1/4 teaspoon shredded mint.  Garnish each with 1 mint leaf.

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When cutting Puff Pastry, the sharper the knife or pastry cutter, the better. A dull edge can cement layers together and prevent pastry from rising.

Make sure the edges of your Puff Pastry are cut—a folded edge will not rise and puff.

Always flip and place the cut side of the Puff Pastry down on the baking sheet.

You can use a fluted ravioli cutter or cookie cutters to create decorative edges or shapes. To create circles, use a plate, bowl or water glass and trace with a knife.

Once Puff Pastry is thawed, work quickly while it’s still cold. You can cut it into desired shapes, then store in the fridge until you’re ready for the next step.

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