Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Berry Custard Pastry with Italian Crema Pasticcera, a perfect dessert that marries elegance and simplicity. This treat features a flaky puff pastry shell filled with rich, creamy custard and topped with vibrant fresh berries and almond slices. In just under two hours, you can impress your family and friends with this visually stunning and delicious dessert that’s ideal for any occasion—from casual brunches to sophisticated dinner parties. Customize it with your choice of berries or nuts for a personal touch, making it not just a dessert but a creative culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large rectangular puff pastry sheet (13 oz, 375 gr)
- 2 cups (475 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (100 gr) sugar
- 1/3 cup (50 gr) corn starch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh blueberries and raspberries for topping
- Almond slices and powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a medium saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- In another pan, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and corn starch until light. Gradually add warm milk while whisking continuously.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until it thickens; then cool the custard in a bowl covered with plastic wrap.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry, cut into squares, shape them by folding corners up for raised edges.
- Prick the center of each pastry, brush edges with milk or egg wash, then bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once cooled, fill pastries with custard and top with berries and almonds; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 155mg