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Vanilla Custard Stuffed Pastries

Delightful pastries filled with creamy vanilla custard, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 pastries
Course: Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baking, French
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Base
  • 1 package Puff Pastry High-quality frozen for best results
Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Milk Whole, low-fat, or non-dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar or other sweeteners
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Substitute with flour, though the texture may differ
  • 3 large Eggs Vegan option: use cornstarch or egg replacer instead
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract is preferred

Method
 

Prepare the Custard
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Let it cool to room temperature.
Roll Out the Puff Pastry
  1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out your puff pastry to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  2. Cut into squares or circles, based on your shape preference.
Fill the Pastries
  1. Place a spoonful of the cooled custard in the center of each pastry piece.
  2. Be careful not to overfill, as this can cause them to burst during baking.
Seal the Pastries
  1. Fold the pastry over and pinch the edges to seal.
  2. You can use a fork to crimp them for an extra touch.
Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the pastries cool for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Dust with powdered sugar for added sweetness if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. For freezing, prepare unbaked pastries, freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag.