Description
Indulge your sweet tooth with this irresistible dessert lasagna featuring layers of flaky puff pastry, creamy sweetened cream cheese filling, and vibrant mixed berries. Perfectly balanced with a touch of vanilla and powdered sugar dusting, this no-bake dessert is both elegant and easy to make, satisfying your craving for something decadent and fruity.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 2 sheets Puff Pastry Sheets (Using all-butter pastry enhances flavor)
Filling
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Ensure it’s at room temperature)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Non-dairy whipping cream can be used)
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (Extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Opt for pure vanilla extract)
Fruit Layer
- 1 cup Mixed Berries (A mix of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries; frozen berries as substitute)
- 1/2 cup Berry Jam or Compote (Lemon curd can be swapped)
Garnish
- Fresh Mint Leaves to taste (Optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry Sheets: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the two puff pastry sheets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Prick them lightly with a fork to prevent excessive puffing. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Let cool completely.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese until well combined and fluffy.
- Assemble the Dessert Lasagna: Place one cooled puff pastry sheet on your serving dish. Spread half of the cream cheese filling evenly over the pastry. Spoon half of the mixed berries and berry jam over the filling. Top with the second puff pastry sheet, then repeat layering with remaining cream cheese filling, berries, and jam.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dessert lasagna for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set. Before serving, dust the top with extra powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Use all-butter puff pastry for richer flavor and better texture.
- If using frozen berries, thaw and drain excess juice before using.
- Substitute heavy cream with non-dairy whipping cream to make it dairy-free.
- For a citrus twist, swap berry jam with lemon curd.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth mixing.
- Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
