Crispy Raspberry Arlette Puff Pastry Dessert

Crispy Raspberry Arlette Puff Pastry Dessert 🍓✨

Few French pastries offer the same magic as arlettes—those ultra-thin, glassy-crisp caramelised spirals of puff pastry that shatter with every bite. Paired with bright raspberry preserves and fresh berries, this dessert turns simple ingredients into an elegant showpiece bursting with colour and texture.

What Makes This Raspberry Arlette So Special?

This dessert leans into contrast: buttery caramelised pastry meets a vibrant, gently set raspberry filling made with pectin NH for that perfect spoonable-yet-stable consistency. The layers stay crisp, the fruit stays fresh, and the whole dessert comes together into something refined yet unfussy. Perfect for spring gatherings, dinner parties, or anytime you want something French and classy 💁🏻‍♂️.

Puff Pastry: The Heart of the Dessert

Whether you’re laminating your own dough or using a high-quality store-bought version, the puff pastry is the backbone of those signature arlette swirls. Rolling it thin and caramelising it slowly gives that irresistible golden, see-through crispness—exactly what makes this dessert sing.

Caramelised Arlette Layers

Arlettes are traditionally rolled with sugar, sliced, and pressed thin before baking. Here, the gentle pressing ensures even caramelisation, giving you beautifully glossy discs with layers that stay snappy long after cooling. That deep caramel flavour pairs perfectly with tangy raspberries.

Raspberry Preserves with Pectin NH

The filling is inspired by French pâte de fruit technique—fruit-forward, lightly set, and never overly sweet. Using pectin NH ensures a jam that stays smooth and juicy without weeping into the pastry. Bright acidity from tartaric acid keeps every bite fresh and lively 🍇💫.

Assembling the Dessert

Once the arlettes cool, the dessert comes together in moments: a layer of preserves, a halo of fresh berries, and a second arlette on top. Simple, refined, and absolutely stunning on the plate.

Why You’ll Love This Dessert

• ✨ Ultra-crunchy caramelised layers
• 🍓 Vibrant raspberry flavour
• 🥐 Perfect showcase for homemade puff pastry
• 🎉 Elegant yet easy to assemble
• 🌿 Not too sweet—balanced and bright

Tips for Best Results

• Chill the rolled pastry before slicing—it helps the spirals keep their shape.
• Bake arlettes between two sheets of parchment to control caramelisation.
• Make the preserves a day ahead for best flavour and texture.
• Assemble just before serving to keep everything crisp.

Serving Ideas

Serve these arlette sandwiches with:

• A quenelle of lightly whipped crème fraîche
• Lemon-thyme syrup
• A scoop of raspberry sorbet for a restaurant-style plate

Delicate, fruity, crisp, and beautifully French—this raspberry arlette dessert is the kind of treat that turns any table into a patisserie display. Enjoy every shattering bite! 💕🥐🍓