Quick puff pastry triangles with a delicate mascarpone cream

Name: Quick puff pastry triangles with a delicate mascarpone cream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 package of puff pastry; 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar; milk for brushing; 200 ml whipping cream; 120 g mascarpone; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; powdered sugar for sprinkling

Easy to prepare
8 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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Are you looking for a quick and tasty puff pastry dessert? Try these irresistible triangles filled with delicate mascarpone cream. Preparation takes just a few minutes and the result looks like it’s from a pastry shop. They are ideal with coffee, for a weekend gathering, or as an elegant treat for an unexpected visit.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

1 package of puff pastry
2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
milk for brushing

For the cream:

200 ml whipping cream
120 g mascarpone
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon extract

To finish:

powdered sugar for sprinkling

Preparation procedure

Dough: Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares. Brush them with milk and fold into triangles. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush again with milk and sprinkle with vanilla sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 20 minutes, until the triangles turn golden.
Cream: In a larger bowl whip the cream with the mascarpone. Add the sugar and lemon extract and whip until a firm cream forms. Transfer into a piping bag.
Filling and finishing: Once cooled, lightly slice open the baked triangles. Fill the bottom part with the prepared cream using a piping bag, place the top back on and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total preparation time: approx. 30 minutes
Number of servings: approx. 8–10 triangles (depending on size)

Conclusion

Puff pastry triangles with mascarpone cream are the perfect choice when you want to prepare something sweet, impressive and yet quick. The combination of flaky pastry and delicate cream is irresistible and will surely please everyone who tastes them. Try this dessert today – you’ll be a hit!