Basque Cake
A quick and easy Basque cake with a buttery pastry crust and a sweet strawberry filling, perfect for a weekday dessert or snack.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 cup strawberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the 1 sheet puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into a 9-inch round; transfer to a baking sheet.
- 2
In a bowl, mash the 1 cup strawberries with 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp cornstarch until juicy but slightly chunky.
- 3
Spread the strawberry mixture over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the edges over the filling to create a rustic crust.
- 4
Beat the 1 egg and brush it over the pastry edges. Bake until golden and puffed, about 20 minutes, until the crust is deep golden and the filling is bubbling.
- 5
Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- rolling pin
- mixing bowl
- pastry brush
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