Paula’s Recipe of the Month: July 2010
Berries ‘n Stars

A little something special in honor of July 4th.  This was Wynn’s request for dessert tonight.  Our friends loved it!  It’s so simple too!

Berries ‘n Stars

• 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  
  • 1 tsp sugar
• 1 can condensed milk
• 1 TBSP grated lemon peel
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 2 pints strawberries, sliced
• 1 pint blueberries

Preheat oven to 400.  Place 1 pastry sheet on lightly floured surface; roll out to 10×13 rectangle.  Place on greased baking sheet.  Roll out second sheet to same sized rectangle; cut 4 (1 inch) lengthwise strips from second sheet, reserving remaining pastry for stars.  Brush edges of first sheet with water; lay pastry strips over moistened edges to make outer rim.  Prick entire bottom of pastry with fork.  Using star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out stars from reserved pastry; sprinkle with sugar.  Place stars on another greased baking sheet.  Bake stars for 12 minutes and pastry crust for 15 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool 5 minutes.  Transfer pastry shell to serving tray and stars to wire rack; cool completely.  Meanwhile, whisk milk, lemon peel and juice in medium bowl; fold in 1 1/2 cups of the whipped topping.  Fill cooled pastry shell with whipped topping mixture; top with strawberries, blueberries and pastry stars.  Garnish with remaining whipped topping.

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