WW Puff Pastry Fruit Basket

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The WW Puff Pastry Fruit Basket is a fun and comforting dessert. This recipe contains 6 grams of protein and 255 calories per serving. Takes 55 minutes to prepare these baskets. We made this dessert with puff pastry, egg white, strawberry jam, milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, butter, vanilla extract, edible flowers, strawberries, mint leaves, & puff pastry scraps. You may pair them with strawberry sorbet, fruit platter, Earl Grey tea, vanilla Greek yogurt, lemon tea, or whole-wheat toast. Store this WW Puff Pastry Fruit Basket for one day in the refrigerator.

STATS:

  • Calories: 255 kcal
  • Serving size: 1 fruit basket
  • Cooking time: 25 minutes
  • Cuisine: French
  • Total time: 55 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 10 fruit baskets
  • Preparation time: 30 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Baking tray
  • Small round cutter
  • Knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking paper
  • Round cookie cutter
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bag

INGREDIENTS:

LIGHT PUFF PASTRY BASKETS:

  • One large beaten egg white
  • 3 tbsp reduced-sugar strawberry jam
  • One sheet frozen puff pastry

LIGHT CUSTARD CREAM:

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • One tsp light butter
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups 1% milk
  • One pinch sea salt
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • One tsp vanilla extract

TOPPING AND DECORATION:

  • 1 1/4 cups sliced strawberries
  • 10 small edible flowers
  • A few small mint leaves

PASTRY HANDLES:

  • Puff pastry scraps
  • A small amount of egg white

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PUFF PASTRY:

  • It makes the crispy and flaky basket shells for the recipe. This puff pastry expands in the oven and gives a Weight Watchers-friendly recipe. You may use lighter puff pastry as a replacement.

REDUCED-SUGAR STRAWBERRY JAM:

  • This jam makes the sweet and fruity layer at the bottom of the basket. You may use reduced-fat raspberry jam as an alternative.

CORNSTARCH:

  • It makes the custard thick and creates a creamy filling. You may use arrowroot powder as another choice.

EDIBLE FLOWERS:

  • They make the fruit baskets look attractive and elegant. These flowers are perfect for spring parties, brunches, or afternoon tea. You may use fresh mint leaves as a substitute.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm the oven to 190°C and cover the tray with baking paper.
  2. Put the thawed puff pastry on the floured surface and cut it into 10 small equal rounds.
  3. Take half of the pieces and cut the smaller center to make rings.
  4. Place one ring on top of the whole pastry piece and brush a small amount of egg white between layers.
  5. Press gently and brush the tops with egg white, then bake them for 20 minutes.
  6. Take them from the oven and cool completely, then gently press the center to make space for the filling.
  7. Cut the remaining puff pastry scraps into thin strips about 3mm wide and 10cm long.
  8. Twist the strips into a spiral and brush them with egg white, then bake for ten minutes.
  9. Whisk egg yolks, sea salt, sugar, and cornstarch in the saucepan, then pour in 1% milk slowly.
  10. Cook the ingredients over a low to medium-low flame, then remove it from the heat.
  11. Now whisk in the butter and vanilla extract in the bowl, then cover the surface with plastic wrap.
  12. Dry the washed strawberries, then slice them well and put the cooled pastry baskets on the plate.
  13. Include 1 tsp of strawberry jam in each basket and spoon the cooled custard over the jam.
  14. Arrange the fresh strawberries on top and press the pastry handle into the custard.
  15. Lastly, finish the baskets with edible flowers and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRUIT DISHES:

  • Mixed Berry Salad
  • Strawberry Melon Salad
  • Peach Berry Salad
  • Citrus Fruit Salad

DESSERT:

  • Strawberry Sorbet
  • Lemon Sorbet
  • Berry Yogurt Parfait
  • Vanilla Greek Yogurt

BRUNCH:

  • Fresh Fruit Platter
  • Greek Yogurt Bowl
  • Cinnamon Oatmeal
  • Whole-Wheat Toast

TEA-TIME DISHES:

  • Earl Grey Tea
  • Green Tea
  • Lemon Tea
  • Fresh Mint Tea

TIPS:

  • Use culinary flowers to make the baskets look attractive and edible.
  • Keep the puff pastry cold, as it rises better and makes crispy layers.
  • Dry the strawberries well to remove extra water so the pastry does not become soft.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store the custard for three days and assembled baskets for one day in the container.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the baked and unfilled pastry shells for one month.

FAQs:

Can I include different edible flowers in these baskets?

  • Yes, you may use culinary pansies, calendula, or other edible flowers as per your choice.

Is butter good to exclude from this recipe?

  • Yes, you may skip it as the custard will still thicken well.

Can I make these pastry baskets earlier?

  • Yes, you may bake the shells early, then fill & decorate before serving.

How to keep the pastry crispy?

  • Fill the baked shells with custard and jam just before serving to keep the baskets crispy.

Are frozen strawberries good to include in this dessert?

  • Include fresh strawberries for better results because frozen strawberries make the pastry soggy.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 255 kcal

Net carbs: 34 g

Iron: 1.2 mg

Total carbs: 36 g

Vitamin A: 950 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 85 mg

Protein: 6 g

Sodium: 170 mg

Potassium: 150 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 7 Points