Individual Berry Cobblers

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Individual Berry Cobblers

Recipe By : COOKING LIVE CL8709
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cooking Live Desserts
Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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For pastry stars:
2 Sheets frozen puff pastry -- thawed
1 Large egg yolk
1 Tablespoon water
For berry mixture:
1/3 Cup water
3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch
5 cups fresh blackberries -- about 5 half-pints
5 cups fresh raspberries -- about 4 half-pints
2 1/2 cups sugar or to taste
Accompaniment:
Ice cream


Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Make pastry stars:
Mix together the egg yolk and water and reserve.
Lightly flour rolling pin and work surface.Roll pastry sheets
into a 14x13-inch rectangle. Using star shaped cutter (any size)
cut out 24 stars. Divide evenly,in a single layer,between 2 baking sheets,
in one layer. Place in freezer for 5 minutes.

Remove baking sheets from freezer. Brush each pastry star
lightly with some egg wash.Bake in middle and lower third of oven about 5
minutes. To bake evenly switch baking sheets and continue to bake until
stars are puffed and golden brown,about 5-10 minutes more.
Transfer to a rack and let cool completely. (Pastry stars may be made 2
days ahead.Store in a sealed plastic bag at room
temperature.)
Make berry mixture:

In a large bowl whisk the water, lemon juice, and cornstarch
until combined well. Add berries and sugar, tossing gently.
Divide berry mixture evenly into eight 1 1/2-cup shallow
ramekins.Put into 2 shallow baking pans. Bake berries in middle and lower
thirds of oven 25 minutes and cool slightly.

Top cobblers with stars and a scoop of ice cream. Serve hot or warm.


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