Strawberry Salad in Puff Pastry Shells

Submitted by BamaBelle30

"Simple, yet elegent dessert courtesy of Family Circle magazine."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 34mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 quart strawberry, hulled and quartered
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon finely minced of fresh mint, plus more
• of fresh mint, for garnish
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen puff pastry shells (such as Pepperidge Farm)
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoons strawberry jam

directions

1. In a bowl, stir strawberries, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, the vinegar and minced mint; refrigerate 1 hour.
2. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush tops of pastry shells with milk; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake for 22 minutes. Remove from oven. Carefully remove tops with a fork; set aside.
3. Return shells to oven for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from oven and brush inside of shells with strawberry jam.
4. Spoon 1/2 cup strawberry salad into each shell. Rest top on the side, garnish with fresh mint sprigs and serve.