Fruit Salad With Candied Nuts And Puff Pastry

Name: Fruit Salad With Candied Nuts And Puff Pastry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE PUFF PASTRY:; 1 whole Sheet Of Puff Pastry; Flour For Dusting The Board; 1 Tablespoon Cream Or Milk; 1 Tablespoon Sugar (regular Or Colored Sanding Sugar); FOR THE CANDIED NUTS:; 1/2 cups Walnuts Or Pecans; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 1 pinch Salt; FOR THE SALAD:; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1 Orange, Zest And Juice; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pint Strawberries, Hulled And Sliced; 1 pint Blueberries; 2 whole Bananas, Peeled And Sliced

Servings: persons

FOR THE PUFF PASTRY:
1 whole Sheet Of Puff Pastry
Flour For Dusting The Board
1 Tablespoon Cream Or Milk
1 Tablespoon Sugar (regular Or Colored Sanding Sugar)
FOR THE CANDIED NUTS:
1/2 cups Walnuts Or Pecans
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 pinch Salt
FOR THE SALAD:
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Orange, Zest And Juice
1 pinch Salt
1 pint Strawberries, Hulled And Sliced
1 pint Blueberries
2 whole Bananas, Peeled And Sliced

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Spread sheet of puff pastry out on a floured surface. Use whatever shaped cookie or biscuit cutters you like to cut out shapes. Transfer the cut pieces to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with the cream and evenly sprinkle on the sugar. Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and a light golden brown.
3
While the pastry is baking, make the candied nuts by melting the butter in a large saute pan. Add nuts and stir to coat. Sprinkle on sugar and salt and stir to make sure the nuts are evenly coated. Continue sauteing on medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Spread the nuts out on a piece of parchment paper, making sure they're not touching, and allow to cool.
4
For the salad, in a large bowl, whisk together honey, orange juice and orange zest, and salt. Add fruit and toss to coat. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Top with a handful of candied nuts and serve with the puff pastry.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE PUFF PASTRY:, 1 whole Sheet Of Puff Pastry, Flour For Dusting The Board, 1 Tablespoon Cream Or Milk, and more.

Yes, Fruit Salad With Candied Nuts And Puff Pastry falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!