Description
Peach puff pastry ribbons are a delightful treat that brings summer’s sweetness right to your plate. Crisp, golden pastry wrapped around juicy peaches creates a simple dessert perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 peaches
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Grab your puff pastry sheet and let it thaw completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Dust your countertop with a light sprinkle of flour and unfold the pastry sheet. Slice the pastry into 1-inch wide and 4-inch long strips using a sharp knife.
- Wash two ripe peaches and slice them thinly into delicate half-moon shapes. Toss the peach slices with 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
- Arrange 2-3 peach slices at one end of each pastry strip. Gently fold the pastry over and create a graceful twist to form a ribbon shape.
- Place your pastry ribbons on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving small gaps between each ribbon.
- Whisk 1 egg in a small bowl and brush each ribbon generously with the egg wash using a pastry brush.
- Heat your oven to 400°F and position the rack in the center. Slide the baking sheet into the oven.
- Bake the ribbons for precisely 15-20 minutes until they transform into a gorgeous golden-brown color with crispy edges.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the ribbons cool for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for a delicate finishing touch.
Notes
- Check pastry freshness by ensuring it’s flexible and not cracked when thawed, which guarantees a flaky texture.
- Slice peaches thinly and evenly to help them cook consistently and create a uniform appearance in each ribbon.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by using a non-stick parchment paper and placing the baking sheet in the center of the oven for balanced heat distribution.
- For gluten-free options, swap traditional puff pastry with a gluten-free version made from alternative flours like almond or rice flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg