Delicious lady finger cream pastries with lemon zest and strawberry filling

These ladyfingers cream pastries are a delicious and elegant treat, perfect for any occasion. Made with soft ladyfingers sandwiched with a creamy filling of whipped cream, cream cheese and a hint of lemon zest, these pastries are light, refreshing and absolutely delicious. After assembly, the pastries are dipped in milk and coated in shredded coconut, which adds a delicate sweetness and texture. replaces the word nice with emptypped with fresh strawberries, these pastries are not only beautiful but also full of flavour. They are easy to make and perfect for serving at parties, as a snack or as a special dessert.

Why you'll love this:

You’ll love these ladyfingers cream pastries because they combine the light and airy texture of ladyfingers with a rich and creamy filling with a refreshing hint of lemon. Shredded coconut adds a subtle sweetness and satisfying crunch, while fresh strawberries on top bring a burst of flavor and color. These pastries are simple to make, but look and taste like a fancy baked good. They’re perfect for impressing your guests or treating yourself to a special homemade dessert.

Perfect opportunity:

These Ladyfinger Cream Pastries are perfect for any event where you want to serve something elegant and delicious. They are ideal for birthdays, baby showers or afternoon tea. Their light and refreshing flavours make them ideal for spring and summer gatherings, but they can be enjoyed all year round. They also make a wonderful party dessert, adding a touch of sophistication to your celebration.

Decorating tips:

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Ingredients:

• 400 grams of sponge fingers (savoiardi)
• 200 grams of cream cheese
• 200 grams of thick cream
• 50 grams of sugar
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Milk, as needed
• Grated coconut, as needed
• Fresh strawberries, halved, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the cream filling:
   • In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar until stiff peaks form. The cream should be very stiff.
   • Gently stir in cream cheese and lemon zest until mixture is smooth and combined.
   • Transfer the cream filling to a piping bag fitted with a large tip, slightly smaller than the width of a ladyfingers.

2. Assemble the pastries:
   • Take a sponge finger and pipe a generous line of cream filling along its length.
   • Place a second sponge finger on top, pressing gently to adhere.

3. Coat the pastries:
   • Quickly dip each assembled pastry into the milk, being careful not to make them soggy.
   • Roll pastries in shredded coconut until completely coated.

4. Decorate the pastries:
   • Arrange pastries in paper cases or on a serving platter.
   • Using the remaining cream filling, pipe a small decorative swirl on top of each pastry using a smaller tip.
   • Garnish each swirl with a halved strawberry.
5. Let cool and serve:
   • Refrigerate pastries for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend and cream to set.

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