Mini-pastry Basket Recipe
Make Mini-pastry Basket Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pastry Dough
Fillings
Topping
Method
Prepare Pastry Dough
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
- 2
Cut in Butter
Cut 1 cup of unsalted butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Gradually add 4 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. You may not need all the water.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Fillings
- 5
Mix Cream Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz of cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Prepare Berries
Wash and slice the mixed berries as needed, ensuring they are ready to be added to the pastry.
Assemble Mini-Pastry Baskets
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled pastry dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut out circles, and fit them into the cups of a mini muffin tin.
- 9
Bake Pastry Shells
Prick the bottom of each pastry shell with a fork and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- 10
Fill Pastry Shells
Once the pastry shells are cooled, fill each with the cream cheese mixture and top with mixed berries.
Serve
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Top each mini-pastry basket with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy!