My sister recently became a Pampered Chef consultant. To help her launch her new business, I hosted a party for her and this was the dish she made for my friends and family.
Strawberry Amaretto Pastries
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1/2 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets (1 sheet), thawed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip, thawed
12 large strawberries, sliced
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Unfold pastry dough onto baking sheet. Finely chop 1/2 of the almonds and mix with granulated sugar. Sprinkle evenly over dough and lightly press into dough. Cut dough lengthwise into three even strips; cut strips crosswise into three strips. You should have 12 squares of dough. Separate squares and place evenly over pan. Bake 16-18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove to cooling rack and cool completely.
Place remaining almonds into small saute pan and toast over medium-high heat until lightly toasted. Cool completely and coarsely chop.
In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, confectioner’s sugar and almond extract. Gently fold in Cool Whip.
Split open each pastry square; arrange half of the strawberries on the bottom of each shell. Top each with about 2 heaping tablespoons of the filling and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Top with remaining strawberries. Place tops of pastry shells over filling. Serve immediately.
Is it a keeper?
I will be making these heavenly squares again and again! They look so elegant and taste so delicious! The almond extract really adds a great twist to the whipped topping and the sour cream (which I thought was odd at first) really makes the cream thick and rich. This dish is simple enough to make and are impressive enough to serve guests!
It’s a wonderful alternative to strawberry shortcake!
Speaking of…I can’t wait for strawberry season this year! I’m planning on picking a whole bunch at Pallman’s Farm for strawberry jam! And, I’ll be making these pastries a lot!
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What’s your favorite dish that uses strawberries?
Christina
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love anything with almond extract! i’ll have to try these soon! found you over at embellishing life, come by for a visit sometime
Jackie
http://jaclyndesigns.blogspot.com/
wow! There’s nothing to NOT like in this recipe! It looks great!
Ashton
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Looks delicious! COme link up to my food only party! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/strawberry-oatmeal-bread-with.html
oh my looks very good love that you shared this I will be buying lots of berries this season and love the easy alternative idea you shared come visit me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com
Oh wow….why oh why can’t I just bit my screen? I really want to make these now! I can just imagine the flavors!
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Those amaretto pastries look wonderful. HOw nice to have your sis as a pampered chef rep. That would be dangerous for me. I know I’d buy way too much stuff
I’d love for you to come by and show off your pastries at These Chicks Cooked Recipe Spotlight. Have a blessed day 
Katie
ah im a sucker for strawberries
this looks yummy!!!!
Hi! Love your blog! I’m a new follower, I found you on the Thrifty Thursday blog hop. I’m looking forward to seeing more from you. I’d love a follow too!
Alisa
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Looks delish! Love your blog. Hope you check out mine.
Have a great day
Loreen
I am definitely trying this! I think it’s something my husband will love!! Awesome recipe!
I’ve tried pastries like this before but it was hard finding the right one at the store. I think I gave up bc of that.
Thanks for Making and Sharing at Make & Share.
i totally agree, this is a keeper! delicioso! hope you can stop by my weekend foodie blog hop to add this in! Happy weekend, roz
looks wonderful
sounds really great, looks so delicious and i would love to try making it one day! anyway, have a great day! -PinayMum – Mommy’s Life Around…
These look so yummy and flaky!!! I am featuring these on my home page this week! Thanks for linking them up to Fat Camp Friday, see you next week!
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I’m featuring you as a favorite this week!
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This looks so fancy and elegant! Great spring dessert! YUM : )
Ooh, that looks delish! Here from #commenthour.
i featured your pastries on fridays unfolded this week…have a wonderful weekend!
So glad you linked this to Make & Share at HOMEmomMADE!
I’ve made a similar dessert with whipped cream and vanilla pudding. These are sooo good and pretty looking. I didn’t have the strawberries.