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Berry Custard Pastries

Decadent Berry Custard Pastries for Your Perfect Brunch

Enjoy these delightful Berry Custard Pastries, a perfect blend of flaky pastry, rich custard, and fresh berries, ideal for any brunch occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 pastries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry Shells
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry store-bought for convenience
  • 1 large Egg (for egg wash) optional for shine
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar for sprinkling on top
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Whole Milk can use dairy-free alternative
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar for custard sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch can use all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 pinch Salt to enhance flavor
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Raspberries or any mix of berries
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries sliced
  • optional Powdered Sugar for dusting
  • optional Fresh Mint for garnish

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • whisk
  • bowl
  • spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 6 equal squares, scoring a smaller square inside each piece.
  2. Brush the scored pastry squares with beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden, then cool completely.
  3. Heat whole milk in a saucepan until steaming. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk hot milk into egg mixture, then return to saucepan and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in pure vanilla extract, cover the custard with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Once cooled, fill each pastry shell with custard, then top with fresh berries.
  6. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pastries are best enjoyed fresh, and the custard should be chilled before assembly to maintain the perfect texture.

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