Puff Pastry Vanilla Custard Cream Squares: The Best Indulgent Treat
A delightful recipe for puff pastry squares filled with creamy vanilla custard, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake the pastry squares until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks and vanilla extract.
- Let the custard cool, then fill the baked pastry squares.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the custard.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: puff pastry, vanilla custard, dessert, indulgent treat