Cronut Strawberry Shortcakes

The strawberries are amazing this time of year. Here is an easy fun summer recipe that everyone will love! The puff pastry puffed up so big when it is fried and it stays really crispy. The combination of the fruit and whipped cream takes this wonderful sweet treat to a whole new level.

INGREDIENTS: 

1 quart peanut or canola oil for frying

1 box of Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets

1 cup Confectioners’ sugar

3 cups sliced fresh strawberries

Fresh or canned whipped cream

donut cutter

COOKING MUSIC SELECTION:  The Beatles - StrawberryFields Forever

PREPARATION:

Preheat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Keep a meat or digital thermometer handy and make sure you keep the oil at 350 degrees F.

While oil is heating unfold the pastry sheet onto a cutting board and cut into small squares or circles, or if you have a donut cutter, make them into donuts.

Drop each of the pastries into the oil to fry, flipping until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

Serves with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. ENJOY!