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Berry Custard Pastries

Delicious Berry Custard Pastries for Fancy Weekend Treats

Savor the elegance of Berry Custard Pastries, a delightful treat perfect for brunch or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Shells
  • 1 package Puff Pastry thawed, store-bought
  • 1 medium Egg optional for egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Whole Milk
  • 3 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar for custard
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries (Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries) or frozen berries
  • Powdered Sugar optional for dusting
  • Fresh Mint optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Prepare Pastry Shells
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut your thawed puff pastry into 6 equal squares, creating a smaller scored square inside each to form a border.
  3. Brush the outer edges with egg wash, sprinkle granulated sugar on top, and bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  4. Let cool before gently pressing down the centers.
Make Custard
  1. In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of whole milk over medium heat until steaming.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Gradually whisk in the hot milk, then return the mixture to the saucepan.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and chill until ready to use.
Assemble Pastries
  1. Fill each cooled pastry shell with a generous spoonful of custard.
  2. Top artfully with a mix of fresh berries.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Chill the custard completely before filling to maintain texture.

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