Puff Pastry with Strawberries makes for the perfect easy after dinner dessert. Use frozen puff pastry, layered between freshly whipped cream, and fresh strawberries that are in season.
Roll out the puff pastry and divide in half lengthwise and then in thirds (essentially you should have 6 square pieces of puff pastry). In a small bowl, mix one tablespoon warm water with 1 teaspoon honey. Mix well and brush on to tops of puff pastry. Bake puff pastry for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
While puff pastry is baking, clean and cut strawberries. Place strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle white sugar over top; mix well and let rest to marinate.
Using a KitchenAid stand mixer (or hand mixer or you can really get a work out and do this by hand) place one cup of heavy cream in the mixer and begin slowly mixing for 1 minute. It should begin to thicken. Add powder sugar and vanilla extract and let them incorporate then put the mixer up to high speed and let the cream thicken to a thick homemade whipped cream. This should take 1-2 minutes.
Pull the puff pastry squares out of the oven, and place one on a plate. Place a dollop of cream on top of the puff pastry along with a spoonful of strawberries. Top with another square of puff pastry, a spoonful of strawberries and another dollop of cream. Garnish with chocolate sauce, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Thaw Puff Pastry - All puff pastry comes frozen. You will need to plan ahead to thaw the puff pastry for at least an hour prior to making. I like to pull the puff pastry out of the freezer half way into cooking dinner.
Whipped Cream - If you don't feel like making fresh whipped cream you can replace it with store-bought; although I promise making the fresh whipped cream is worth the extra few minutes.