🍓 Flaky, creamy, and loaded with fresh berries! 🫐
Crispy puff pastry, silky vanilla custard, and fresh, juicy berries – this is what dessert dreams are made of!
Whether you’re making these for a special occasion or just treating yourself, these puff pastry delights are effortless yet stunning. They come together quickly, but the result looks like something straight from a fancy bakery!
Let’s get started!
🏆 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Light & crispy pastry – Buttery, golden perfection.
✔ Silky vanilla pastry cream – Rich, smooth, and full of flavor.
✔ Naturally sweet berries – A fresh, fruity balance.
✔ Effortlessly impressive – Looks fancy, but easy to make.
✔ Perfect for any occasion – Birthdays, tea time, or just because!
🍓 Ingredients
For the Pastry Cream:
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1 cup (240 ml) milk
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60 g granulated sugar
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2 tbsp corn flour (cornstarch)
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2 egg yolks
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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40 g unsalted butter
For the Puff Pastry Desserts:
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1 sheet puff pastry (you’ll only need half)
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1 egg (beaten, for brushing)
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Fresh strawberries, sliced
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Fresh blueberries
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Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Pastry Cream (Custard)
- In a saucepan, gently heat milk and vanilla extract over low heat until it starts to steam (don’t let it boil).
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Stir in corn flour.
- Slowly add a ladle of warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens into a smooth custard.
- Stir in butter until fully melted and combined.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressed directly onto the surface), and let cool completely.
2️⃣ Prepare the Puff Pastry
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll out half a sheet of puff pastry and cut into your preferred shapes (rectangles, circles, or squares).
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a glossy golden finish.
3️⃣ Bake Until Golden & Crispy
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before decorating.
4️⃣ Assemble the Desserts
- Using a piping bag, add small dollops of pastry cream onto each piece of pastry.
- Top with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
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For the best flavor and texture, serve slightly chilled.
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Store leftovers in the fridge, but these are best enjoyed fresh!
🍽️ Best Ways to Serve These Pastries
✅ With a cup of tea or coffee – The perfect afternoon treat! ☕
✅ Alongside whipped cream – Because extra creaminess is never a bad idea! 🍦
✅ With a drizzle of honey or melted chocolate – For a decadent twist. 🍫🍯
🔎 Pro Tips & Variations
🔹 Want a crispier pastry? Chill the cut pastry shapes for 10 minutes in the fridge before baking.
🔹 No fresh berries? Try using raspberries, blackberries, or even sliced peaches.
🔹 Love citrus flavors? Add lemon zest to the pastry cream for a fresh twist.
🔹 Make it extra fancy! Pipe whipped cream on top for an added touch.
🔹 Chocolate lover? Stir a spoonful of melted chocolate into the pastry cream.
❓ Poll: How Do You Like Your Puff Pastries?
🍓 Fruity & fresh – Berries all the way!
🍫 Chocolate-filled – Give me all the melted chocolate!
🍯 Simple & classic – Just a light dusting of powdered sugar.
🍦 Extra creamy – Whipped cream or custard on top!
(Vote in the comments below!)
🔥 Final Thoughts
These Berries & Cream Puff Pastries are light, crispy, and incredibly delicious. They look impressive, but they’re surprisingly easy to make—a perfect treat for any occasion!
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