Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Berry Custard Pastry with Italian Crema Pasticcera, a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This elegant pastry features flaky puff pastry filled with velvety Italian custard cream and topped with an assortment of fresh berries. Easy to make yet stunningly beautiful, this dessert will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With its rich flavors and lovely presentation, it’s ideal for casual family gatherings or sophisticated dinner parties. Plus, you can customize it with seasonal fruits or nuts for a personal touch!
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
- Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries)
- Almond slices
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Warm the milk in a medium pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and corn starch until fluffy. Gradually add warm milk while whisking.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened. Cool the custard in a glass bowl covered with plastic wrap.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares, creating a border by cutting edges.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled, fill pastries with custard and top with berries and almond slices.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (90g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg