Vida Recetas Editorial
The puff pastry trunk for Christmas is a spectacular dessert that combines the crunchy texture of puff pastry with a smooth mascarpone cream. Originating from European pastry making, this sweet has become a classic on Christmas tables, ideal for surprising your guests with an elegant and delicious dessert. Its preparation is simple, perfect for intermediate cooks who want to create something special without complications.
The recipe consists of layers of puff pastry baked in thin strips, interleaved with a pastry cream enriched with mascarpone, which gives it a creamy texture and delicate flavor. The whole thing is rolled into a log shape, decorated with crunchy puff pastry pieces, redcurrants, and mint leaves, which add a fresh and colorful touch. It is a dessert that admits variations: you can substitute the redcurrants for berries or add a splash of liqueur to the cream to give it a more festive flavor.
Ideal for sharing with family during the holidays, this sweet log is served cold, which allows you to prepare it in advance. Without a doubt, it is an option that combines tradition and modernity, and will delight both young and old.
Cook
30 min
Servings
6
Cut the puff pastry into 1cm strips and put them in the oven for 20\ 'at 180 degrees.
Put the yolks, sugar, flour and milk in a saucepan on the fire. Mix and bring to a boil until it thickens.
Set aside, add butter and mascarpone and mix well. Cover with film and leave in the fridge.
Roll out a film on the table and put a layer of dough on top, another layer of 4 strips of puff pastry and so on up to 4 layers. Cover everything with the remaining dough and roll the trunk with the film. Garnish with crushed puff pastry pieces, gooseberries and mint leaves.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 30 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 6 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
