StoneGable's Strawberry Festival Dessert
This yummy and EASY dessert was inspired by the Strawberry Festival Tablescape I shared yesterday.
To be a StoneGable WOW Factor Dessert a sweet treat must be delicious, easy and adaptable. And this scrumptious strawberry creation meets all the criteria and then some.
It is a formula dessert. That is, if you follow the formula it can be adapted and transformed into so many different kinds of desserts! This kind of dessert is my favorite. I can let my imagination run wild to make new creations. And I can use what I have on hand if I need a last minute dessert!
The Formula:
1 puffed pastry shells (I use pepperidge farm) + jam in the bottom + filling + fruit + topping + fruit.
The Recipe: StoneGable Strawberry Festival Dessert
1 pkg (8 count) puffed pastry shells
8 TBS strawberry jam (StoneGable Strawberry Jam tutorial post on Saturday)
1 cup lemon pudding (Jello pudding cups)
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
Fresh whipped cream (I just used cool whip with a touch of added vanilla)
8 beautiful strawberries sliced to be fanned on top
mint to garnish
Make the puffed pastry cups according to directions and cool. Removes tops and insides. The shell is what you want to fill.
Build your dessert by filling the bottom of the shell with 1 TBS strawberry jam. Top the strawberry jam with 2 TBS lemon pudding. Top with 2 TBS chopped fresh strawberries. Add whipped cream (not from a can, it gets too runny) and a beautifully fanned strawberry on the top. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
Now let your imagination go on a sugar high and make a dessert all your own!
Here's some ideas to get you started!
*Raspberry jam, nutella or chocolate pudding, fresh raspberries, whipped cream , raspberries and shaved chocolate.
*Lemon curd, vanilla pudding, blueberries, whipped cream with grated lemon peel, blueberries with a thin lemon slice.
*Orange marmalade (use sparingly), mascapone mixed with confectioner's sugar and orange grated orange peel, mandrian oranges , whipped cream with grand marnier, orange slice
Now it's your turn to make a signature dessert!
I am joining Designs By Gollum for Foodie Friday.
I am joining my friend Holly from 504 Main for Tickled Pink Friday- Show Me What You've Got. So very fun and creative... join in!
I am linking up with a new friend, Sam at The White Blue Sky for Culinary Evolution- There are some wonderful recipes and cooking blogs there!
How wonderful and you are right. When it comes to combinations, the sky is the limit. This recipe will be bookmarked for future use.
ReplyDeleteNow that sounds easy enough and it looks fabulous too..thanks! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful easy to make dessert! Love all your pictures.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I always have puff pastry on hand- it's indispensible! Such a pretty dessert!
ReplyDeletexoxo Pattie
I have never thought to use the puffed pastry shells for strawberry shortcake - what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful. We have been enjoying the strawberries so much this year. It is sad to think how quickly their season will be done.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely beautiful, Yvonne! I am drooling over here!
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been MIA this week on your blog--usually I'm better about keeping up, but it's been a crazy busy one around here! I'm still planning to enter your giveaway--is it still open?
Looks fab, and I just know it's really tasty too! I posted my strawberry/rhubarb jam tonight, Happy Foodie Friday!
ReplyDeleteLooks tasty AND pretty!! I love any strawberry dessert, and this one I must try!!
ReplyDeleteThis really is easy...pudding cups? I wouldn't have thought of it. I can think of several ways to adapt this one...now to check out your tablescape!
ReplyDeleteGiveaway at my place!
Yvonne, that looks sooooo delicious right now. Your table is gorgeous in all it's red and white. You set the best tables. They are an art in themselves.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your recipe! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteDonna
A sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm. What a simple and elegant dessert, and I love the possibilities with the other combinations. All-around a great recipe. Thanks for sharing, beautiful tablescape by the way. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, That's a very pretty tablescape and a pretty dessert too. It looks and sounds delicious. I would never have thought of using lemon pudding with the strawberries. Also, I want to say that your photography is fabulous! Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a beautiful dessert! I love the combination of lemon and strawberries. Delightful!
ReplyDeleteMakes a beautiful little treat!!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so beautiful. Anything with puff pastry is a winner in my opinion!
ReplyDeleteOh Mother of Mercy, my mouth is literally watering! I WILL make this, and probably some of the variations too! Thanks so much, it looks SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteGreat looking dessert and tablescape, Yvonne! I never am with a package of puff pastry and pastry cups! You just never know when you'll need a quick dessert for last minute company :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Gail
of course I meant withOUT, lol!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Gail
Oh, lemon. Although when I saw the strawberry I thought it would be my favorite. I guess I might have to try them all. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful recipe. I just made myself a copy. :)
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Wow!My mouth is watering!It must be delicious!!Thanks!Anna
ReplyDeleteThe girls are coming for a retirement luncheon and I know what I am fixing! They will never believe Jello pudding cups. I just may have to keep this one a secret!Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful strawberries! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I've enjoyed my visit here. I will be back :)
ReplyDeleteLove that you show your future posts. I am envious you're prepared enough to know the future posts. Sometimes I don't know what I am posting!
Yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this dessert is gorgeous, Yvonne. Your whole tablescape is picture perfect. What would we ever do without puff pastry? This really showcases those beautiful strawberries.
ReplyDeleteA wild guess :)
ReplyDeleteYou like Strawberrys ?? :)
Wonderful Pictures
Håkan
Beautiful and it sounds so easy! What about some kind of sticky nutty yumminess with cool whip on top?
ReplyDeleteScrumptious strawberry splendidness! This is over the top pretty and and so inviting. Thanks for sharing your hostessing talents.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I'm never disappointed when I come to visit you!
ReplyDelete~Rainey~
I am in awe of your strawberry recipes! How wonderful and beautifully displayed. Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope you will come back and visit.
ReplyDeleteYou make everything look supremely delicious. I wouldnt eat a bite, cause I'd be to enthralled with looking at your beautiful table setting..
ReplyDeleteSonny
Hey there Friend~ ~ ~Great red and white table. Includes strawberrys too, Yeah! My favorite fruit. Ok, well maybe raspberrys are first but then strawberrys.
ReplyDelete~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Love strawberries and your pretty tablescape and I'm sure I would love that wonderful strawberry dessert too! I'm playing catch up after a long weekend away -- thanks for your very sweet visit to my pansy table.
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing recipe! I am going to gain 100 pounds! Thank yo for linking up to Tickled Pink! Sorry it took awhile to get over here - on vacation! I'll be back to check out the strawberry festival table when I catch up.
ReplyDeleteYour strawberry pictures are mouthwatering. I will have to try to puff pastry for strawberry shortcake. We can't get enough strawberries right now.
ReplyDeleteYUM! my mouth is watering!
ReplyDeletemy hospitality week recipe is a little naughtier, but i did try to incorporate some fruit! http://marlagrace.blogspot.com/2010/06/hospitality-week-3.html
Looks delicious!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful presentation! And that dessert looks so fresh and tasty. Thanks for sharing and linking up!
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