Ukrainian-Style Italian Sfoglia
A traditional Italian pastry reimagined with Ukrainian flair, featuring a robust and flaky crust.
Ingredients
- ●1 sheet Pastry dough (see notes)homemade or store-bought
- ●2 tbsp Robust coffeestrong brewed or espresso
- ●1 tsp Flaky sea saltoptional
- ●2 tbsp Ukrainian honeyhigh-quality, raw honey
- ●1 cup Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)mixed or single variety
- ●1 cup Heavy creamwhipped or doubled
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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2. Roll out the pastry dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm).
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3. Cut the dough into desired shapes (e.g., triangles, squares, or circles).
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4. In a small bowl, mix the robust coffee and flaky sea salt (if using).
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5. Brush the pastry shapes with the coffee mixture, leaving a 1/2 inch (1 cm) border around the edges.
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6. Bake the pastry for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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7. While the pastry is baking, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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8. In a separate bowl, mix the Ukrainian honey and whipped cream.
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9. Once the pastry is done, allow it to cool for a few minutes before drizzling with the honey-cream mixture.
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10. Top with fresh berries and serve immediately.