Sfogliatine Glassate (Glazed Puff Pastry)
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These Sfogliatine Glassate look fancy on the outside, but they are actually super simple and quick to make with just 4 ingredients only.
Sfogliatine Glassate is perfectly described by the Italian word sfoglia which means “sheets,” and glassate which means “frosted.” These delicious Italian treats are made from sheets of puffed pastry, topped with a thin layer of sweet icing and jam crossed over. The icing bakes as little flakes of meringue that crack along the lines of the jam and create a lovely pattern on the top.
They are so easy and fast to make with just 4 ingredients. You only need frozen puff pastry sheets, confectioners’ sugar, egg white, and jam. It is as simple as cutting the puff pastry sheets, glazing them, piping the pattern with the jam, and baking until perfectly crispy.
Components
- Puff Pastry. I used ready-made frozen puff pastry sheets to make the recipe. However, you can definitely make your own from scratch if desired.
- Glaze/Icing. The icing is made by mixing sifted confectioners’ sugar and egg white until well incorporated. Then, the icing is brushed on top of each pastry. When baked, the icing will become a thin crispy layer of meringue on top of the puff pastry.
- Jam. Strawberry jam and apricot jam are usually used for making Sfogliatine Glassate. You can also use other types of fruit jam. You will need to strain the jam first to remove the lumps or they will clog your piping bag. Cut the tip of your piping bag as tiny as possible. Then, draw some Xs pattern on top of the icing.
More Puff Pastry Recipes
- Maple Pecan Puff Pastry
- Puff Pastry Palmier Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Puff Pastry
- Simple Puff Pastry Tart
- Apple Rose Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 75 gr confectioners’ sugar
- 15 gr egg white
- 2-3 tbsp strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180°C. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 16 parts, roughly about 1×4-inch/2.5×10 cm rectangles, with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Place the cut rectangles on the prepared baking sheets, slightly apart from each other.
- In a small bowl, sift the confectioners' sugar to remove the lumps. Add egg white and mix until well combined.
- Brush the top of each pastry with the egg white mixture/icing evenly.
- In a small bowl, strain the jam to remove the lumps. Transfer the strained jam into a piping bag. Draw Xs pattern on top of the icing.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
So simple and easy to make
Thanks for the feedback!
Can you freeze these?
Hi Norma,
I don’t recommend freezing or storing them in the fridge as they will get wet and soggy. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Thanks for the quick response
Looks lovely. Do you store it in room temperature or fridge? And how long does it keep for? Thanks.
Hi Rathi, sorry for the late reply. I store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Don’t store them in the fridge or they will be wet and soggy.
It was really helpful to know that you can just use premaid pastry sheets! Instruction was also easy to follow 🙂 Thank you!
Such a quick and easy recipe!