| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 59 min |
| Prep: | 20 min |
| Inactive: | 25 min |
| Cook: | 14 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (from a 17.25-ounce package), thawed
- 6 ounces mild, creamy goat cheese (recommended: Chavrie brand)
- 8 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup chilled whipping cream
- 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam or preserves
- 3 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves, plus 6 thyme sprigs, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Unfold pastry sheet; cut along fold line to make 3 strips, trimming rough edges. Cut each strip in half crosswise. Place pastry rectangles on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer pastry to a rack and cool (about 8 to 10 minutes), then cut horizontally into 2 layers.
- While pastry bakes, in a medium bowl whisk the goat cheese, 6 tablespoons powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until blended. Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream in another medium bowl until peaks form; fold into cheese mixture. Chill 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat the jam in a medium microwave-safe bowl until just melted (about 10 seconds). Add berries. Toss to coat.
- Just before serving, put bottom halves of pastry on plates; top with mousse and raspberries. Sprinkle with minced thyme, cover with top half of pastry, and dust with powdered sugar. Garnish with thyme sprigs.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 327 |
| Total Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 21 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg |
| Sodium | 184 mg |
Reviews
I altered this recipe a bit – I didn’t have goat cheese so I used whipped cream cheese; instead of the thyme, I added lime zest. It was superb!
I had never used puff pastry before, but HAD to try this recipe. It is an easy recipe to follow that give you a very spectacular and complicated looking dessert.
YUMMY!
These sounded so good and different I couldn’t wait to try them. Had never had goat cheese before. But it was very mild and it all came together. Was light and not too sweet. Wonderful!