Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Berry Custard Pastry with Italian Crema Pasticcera. This exquisite dessert features a flaky puff pastry shell filled with rich, creamy custard made from scratch and topped with vibrant fresh berries. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a moment of self-pampering at home, this elegant treat is sure to impress. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this stunning dessert that combines luscious flavors and beautiful presentation. Elevate your dessert game and enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and freshness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large rectangular puff pastry sheet (13 oz)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup corn starch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh blueberries and raspberries for topping
- Almond slices
- Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or 1 egg yolk for brushing
Instructions
- Warm the milk until hot but not boiling.
- In a pan, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and corn starch until light. Gradually add warm milk while whisking to prevent lumps.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened. Cool covered.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares.
- Shape pastries by cutting edges and folding corners to create walls.
- Prick centers, brush edges with milk or egg wash, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Once cool, fill each pastry with custard and top with berries and almond slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg