Description
A light and simple dessert featuring a crisp pastry base topped with smooth vanilla custard and whipped cream, perfect for family lunches or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature on the puff pastry package, usually around 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with paper. Unfold the thawed puff pastry on the sheet and prick it with a fork.
- Bake the pastry until golden and firm, about 12 to 15 minutes. Let it cool on a rack.
- Heat the milk until warm but not boiling. Mix sugar and cornstarch in a bowl, whisk in the egg yolks, and slowly pour in the warm milk while whisking. Cook over low heat, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Optional: add powdered sugar for sweetness.
- Cut the cooled pastry into squares, spread custard on each piece, and top with whipped cream. Chill in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired. For best results, keep cream and milk cold until used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg