Description
Indulge in flaky puff pastries filled with rich cream and topped with fresh mixed berries for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 8 oz / 225g)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into 8 equal squares.
- Score a smaller square inside each one to create a frame.
- Prick the center of each square with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Whisk the egg with water and brush this mixture on the edges of each square.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for a few moments.
- Whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan and cook until thick.
- Stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted.
- Press the center of each baked pastry and spoon the cream into each well.
- Top with mixed berries and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Pastries can be made ahead of time; store components separately until ready to assemble.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pastries, dessert, fruit desserts, mixed berry pastries, easy desserts