Recipe#4713

Title: Individual Berry Cobblers

Recipe By     : COOKING LIVE CL8709

                        For pastry stars:
   2      Sheets        frozen puff pastry -- thawed
   1      Large         egg yolk
   1      Tablespoon    water
                        For berry mixture:
     1/3  Cup           water
   3      Tablespoons   fresh lemon juice
   3 1/2  Tablespoons   cornstarch
   5      cups          fresh blackberries -- about 5 half-pints
   5      cups          fresh raspberries -- about 4 half-pints
   2 1/2  cups sugar    or to taste
                        Accompaniment:
                        Ice cream
 Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Make pastry stars:
Mix together the egg yolk and water and reserve.
Lightly flour rolling pin and work surface.Roll pastry sheets
into a 14x13-inch rectangle. Using star shaped cutter (any size)
cut out 24 stars. Divide evenly,in a single layer,between 2 baking sheets,
in one layer. Place in freezer for 5 minutes.
Remove baking sheets from freezer. Brush each pastry star
lightly with some egg wash.Bake in middle and lower third of oven about 5
minutes. To bake evenly switch baking sheets and continue to bake until
stars are puffed and golden brown,about 5-10 minutes more.
Transfer to a rack and let cool completely. (Pastry stars may be made 2
days ahead.Store in a sealed plastic bag at room
temperature.)
Make berry mixture:
In a large bowl whisk the water, lemon juice, and cornstarch
until combined well. Add berries and sugar, tossing gently.
Divide berry mixture evenly into eight 1 1/2-cup shallow
ramekins.Put into 2 shallow baking pans. Bake berries in middle and lower
thirds of oven 25 minutes and cool slightly.
Top cobblers with stars and a scoop of ice cream. Serve hot or warm.