Description
Indulge in the exquisite Berry Custard Pastry with Italian Crema Pasticcera, a delightful dessert that will elevate any occasion. This elegant pastry features a flaky puff pastry base topped with a rich, creamy custard filling and adorned with fresh berries. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all skill levels to master. With its stunning presentation and delicious flavors, your guests will be thoroughly impressed.
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
- Blueberries and raspberries for topping
- Almond slices
Instructions
- Warm the milk until hot but not boiling.
- In a medium pan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and corn starch until light and fluffy. Gradually add warm milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened. Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap against the surface, and cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry and cut into squares.
- Fold corners up and prick the center with a fork. Brush edges with milk or egg wash.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown; let cool completely.
- Whisk cooled custard until smooth; fill pastries just before serving 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 (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg