Berry custard pastries: easy indulgence for homemade delight
A delightful dessert that combines the richness of custard with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 pastries
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 2 cups milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into squares.
- Place the pastry squares into muffin tins.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt, and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Pour the custard mixture into the pastry cups, then top with mixed berries.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden.
Notes
- The pastries are best served warm.
- Try experimenting with different berries for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg