Italian Sfoglia Cake with Strawberries
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caSfoglia Cake with Strawberries and cream has always been one of my favorite Traditional Italian cakes for as long as I can remember. It's a cross between a strawberry cake and crisp layers of puff pastry filled with a creamy layer.Also known as millefoglie, this strawberry cake is often found in Italian bakeries. Follow along as a share a simple way to prepare this strawberry sfoglia cake at home.Want something smaller than a cake? Why not try my easy recipe for Mille Feuille using puff pastry sheets, Cream Filled Pastry Horns or my recipe for Nutella Puff Pastry Turnovers.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 23½ oz puff pastry 3 sheets, thawed
Cream Filling
- 1 lb strawberries washed, dried and quartered
- 4.5 oz KRAFT Dream Whip Dessert Topping Mix 3 pouches
- 3 tbsp instant vanilla pudding
- 1 cup 2% milk 2% or skim milk
Frosting
- 1 cup heavy cream at least 35%
- 1 tbsp vanilla pudding
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare 4 baking sheets, 2 lined with with parchment paper. You'll use the other 2 to place on top during the baking process.
- Ensure that your puff pastry is completely thawed out. Roll out puff pastry so that they are large enough to cut out two 8" circles. I rolled out my dough to 11 x17".
- Using a rolling pin, roll up your pastry and carefully transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a plate or the bottom of an 8" spring form pan cut out a circle using a knife. You should be able to put 2 puff pastry circles on each baking sheet.23½ oz puff pastry
- Place a baking tray on top (this will prevent the puff pastry from bubbling) and pop it in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden. Repeat for all circles, total 6. If you have extra dough, you can re-roll it and make a few more layers - just in case you need them.
- Let the puff pastry cool completely once baked
Cake Filling
- Mix the packages of Dream whip with 1 cup of the milk. Use a hand blender to mix until stiff and soft peaks form. Then mix in the instant vanilla pudding.4.5 oz KRAFT Dream Whip Dessert Topping Mix, 3 tbsp instant vanilla pudding, 1 cup 2% milk
- Prepare either a plate or a cake board by placing a dollop of cream in the center and then placing the first puff pastry layer on it. The cream will prevent the cake from slipping. Spread a layer of the dream whip cream on the puff pastry. Then layer some strawberries on top ensuring you are reserving enough strawberries for all layers.1 lb strawberries
- Repeat until you have used up all the layers. Leave the top layer bare. If not frosting the sides, you can sprinkle powdered sugar on the top layer then refrigerate for 24 hrs for best results. Use a serrated knife to slice the cake.
Whipped Topping (optional)
- In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream with a hand blender until soft peaks form. Add the vanilla pudding and continue to whip on high until you get stiff peaks.1 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp vanilla pudding
- Place the whipped topping into a piping bag fit with a large star tip. Decorate the top of the cake and leave the sides bare.
- Refrigerate the cake over night for best result and use a serrated knife to slice pieces of cake.
Notes
Bake the puff pastry until golden and crisp for the best texture. Lay a baking sheet on top of the puff pastry during baking to prevent the puff pastry from bubbling.
Wait for the puff pastry to cool down completely before you start layering the cake with cream, otherwise the cream will melt.
Use a serrated knife to slice through the crisp pastry layers cleanly.
Once you have assembled the cake, you should let it rest in the fridge for 24 hours.
Freeze for 45 minutes for better slicing results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 645kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 9gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 226mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 503IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
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