June means strawberries

I love strawberries! Since I love them so much I wanted to share the love with you! Check out this recipe for Strawberry Amaretto Pastries!

Dainty and delectable, these petite pastries are embellished with sliced strawberries and orange zest.

½ pkg (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry sheets (1 sheet), thawed
½ cup sliced almonds, divided
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ tsp almond extract
1½ cups thawed frozen whipped topping
12 large strawberries, sliced
1 orange

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold pastry dough onto Large Bar Pan. Finely chop half of the almonds using Food Chopper. Combine chopped almonds and granulated sugar in (1-cup) Prep Bowl; sprinkle evenly over surface of dough. Lightly
press almond mixture into dough using Small Mix ’N Scraper®.

2. Using Pizza Cutter, cut dough lengthwise into three strips; cut strips crosswise into four squares for a total of 12 squares. Using Mini-Serving Spatula, separate squares evenly over surface of bar pan. Bake 16-18 minutes or until puffed and
golden brown. Remove from bar pan to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool completely.

3. Meanwhile, place remaining almonds in (8-in.) Sauté Pan. Cook over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally; remove from heat and cool completely. Coarsely chop using Food Chopper and set aside.

4. Whisk sour cream, powdered sugar and almond extract in Classic Batter Bowl using Stainless Whisk. Fold in whipped topping using Small Mix ’N Scraper®. Slice strawberries using Utility Knife. Split open each pastry square; arrange half
of the strawberries into bottom of each shell. Top each with about 2 heaping tablespoons of the filling and sprinkle with chopped almonds. Top with remaining sliced strawberries. Zest orange over strawberries using Microplane® Adjustable
Grater. Place tops of pastry shells over filling. Serve immediately.

Yield: 12 pastries
Nutrients per serving (1 pastry): Calories 230, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 75 mg, Fiber 3 g
Cook’s Tip: Sliced peaches or nectarines can be substituted for the strawberries, if desired.

© 2009 The Pampered Chef used under license. 10/09

 

I think those sound yummy! Now how about a bonus? You may want something really good to drink while you are sitting outside or entertaining your friends. This beverage will do the trick!

Strawberry Lemonade Quencher

Ingredients:

10	cups cold water
1	can (10 ounces) frozen non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiri mix, thawed
1	cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (4 to 5 large lemons)
3/4	cup sugar
	Whole strawberries (optional)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients except strawberries in Family-Size Quick-Stir® Pitcher.
2. Plunge until contents are thoroughly mixed.
3. Garnish each glass with a strawberry, if desired. Serve chilled.

Yield: 12 (1-cup) servings
Nutrients per serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 0 g, Sodium 5 mg, Fiber 0 g