Nectarine Roses
Nectarine Roses – Just imagine, buttery, flaky and crispy puff pastry rolls with layers of flavorful fruits, served warm sprinkled with a bit of powdered sugar. Totally irresistible dessert that takes only few minutes to prepare and also looks so beautiful.
Ingredients
- Makes 6-8 roses
- 1 puff pastry sheet (275 g)
- 2 nectarines
- 1 egg, beaten, for brushing
- granulated sugar (white or brown)
- cinnamon, upon taste
- powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Cut the nectarines in very thin slices and set aside.
- Grease 8 (3.5 inch – 9 cm diameter) ramekins with butter and dust with flour to make sure the roses won’t stick. You can also use muffin tins.
- On a floured surface roll the pastry into a 10 X 15 in (25X40cm) rectangle.
- Brush with egg and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon upon taste.
- Cut the dough into 8 equal strips, each of about 2×10 in (5 cm x 25 cm).
- Arrange one layer of nectarine slices (about 5 or 6 slices) over each piece of dough.
- Fold up the bottom part of the dough and brush with egg. Add more sugar and cinnamon if desired.
- Roll and place on the prepared ramekins.
- Bake for 45 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let rest on the ramekins for 10 minutes before removing. Transfer to cooling rack.
- Serve warm sprinkled with powdered sugar. Enjoy.