đ Flaky, creamy, and loaded with fresh berries! đ«
Crispy puff pastry, silky vanilla custard, and fresh, juicy berries â this is what dessert dreams are made of!
Whether youâre 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!
Letâs get started!
đ Why Youâll Love This Recipe
â Light & crispy pastry â Buttery, golden perfection.
â Silky vanilla pastry cream â Rich, smooth, and full of flavor.
â Naturally sweet berries â A fresh, fruity balance.
â Effortlessly impressive â Looks fancy, but easy to make.
â Perfect for any occasion â Birthdays, tea time, or just because!
đ 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 (youâll 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
đ„ Step-by-Step Instructions
1ïžâŁ Make the Pastry Cream (Custard)
- In a saucepan, gently heat milk and vanilla extract over low heat until it starts to steam (donât 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.
2ïžâŁ 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.
3ïžâŁ Bake Until Golden & Crispy
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10â12 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before decorating.
4ïžâŁ 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.
5ïžâŁ 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!
đœïž Best Ways to Serve These Pastries
â With a cup of tea or coffee â The perfect afternoon treat! â
â Alongside whipped cream â Because extra creaminess is never a bad idea! đŠ
â With a drizzle of honey or melted chocolate â For a decadent twist. đ«đŻ
đ Pro Tips & Variations
đč Want a crispier pastry? Chill the cut pastry shapes for 10 minutes in the fridge before baking.
đč No fresh berries? Try using raspberries, blackberries, or even sliced peaches.
đč Love citrus flavors? Add lemon zest to the pastry cream for a fresh twist.
đč Make it extra fancy! Pipe whipped cream on top for an added touch.
đč Chocolate lover? Stir a spoonful of melted chocolate into the pastry cream.
â Poll: How Do You Like Your Puff Pastries?
đ Fruity & fresh â Berries all the way!
đ« Chocolate-filled â Give me all the melted chocolate!
đŻ Simple & classic â Just a light dusting of powdered sugar.
đŠ Extra creamy â Whipped cream or custard on top!
(Vote in the comments below!)
đ„ Final Thoughts
These Berries & Cream Puff Pastries are light, crispy, and incredibly delicious. They look impressive, but theyâre surprisingly easy to makeâa perfect treat for any occasion!
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