Bring elegance to your holiday brunch with these delightful Berry Custard Pastries! Creamy Italian custard nestled in flaky puff pastry and topped with fresh berries and almonds make for a festive, beautiful treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients:
Pastries:
- 1 large rectangular puff pastry sheet (13 oz / 375 g)
- Blueberries and raspberries, for topping
- Almond slices
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 tbsp milk or 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Italian Custard (Crema Pasticcera):
- 2 cups (475 ml) milk
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ⅓ cup (50 g) corn starch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the Custard:
Warm the milk until hot but not boiling. In a medium pan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until light and fluffy. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Place the pan over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and reaches a slow boil. Lower the heat, cook for an additional 2 minutes, then stir in vanilla extract. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool. - Prepare the Pastry:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into 5-inch squares. Create a half-inch border by cutting an “L” shape on each corner without cutting through the opposite two corners. Fold the cut edges over, prick the center with a fork, and brush edges with milk or egg wash. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. - Assemble the Pastries:
Whisk the cooled custard until smooth. Fill each pastry with a generous spoonful of custard, then top with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and almond slices. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
These Berry Custard Pastries are a delightful addition to any holiday table, bringing a taste of Italy to your Christmas brunch with creamy custard, flaky pastry, and fresh berries. Enjoy!
Print🍓 Berry Custard Pastries with Italian Crema Pasticcera 🥐
These Berry Custard Pastries are a delightful addition to any holiday table, bringing a taste of Italy to your Christmas brunch with creamy custard, flaky pastry, and fresh berries. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Prepare the Custard:
Warm the milk until hot but not boiling. In a medium pan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until light and fluffy. Gradually whisk in the warm milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Place the pan over medium heat and cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and reaches a slow boil. Lower the heat, cook for an additional 2 minutes, then stir in vanilla extract. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool. - Prepare the Pastry:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and cut into 5-inch squares. Create a half-inch border by cutting an “L” shape on each corner without cutting through the opposite two corners. Fold the cut edges over, prick the center with a fork, and brush edges with milk or egg wash. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. - Assemble the Pastries:
Whisk the cooled custard until smooth. Fill each pastry with a generous spoonful of custard, then top with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and almond slices. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive finish.
Instructions
Pastries:
- 1 large rectangular puff pastry sheet (13 oz / 375 g)
- Blueberries and raspberries, for topping
- Almond slices
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 tbsp milk or 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Italian Custard (Crema Pasticcera):
- 2 cups (475 ml) milk
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ⅓ cup (50 g) corn starch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Notes
Bring elegance to your holiday brunch with these delightful Berry Custard Pastries! Creamy Italian custard nestled in flaky puff pastry and topped with fresh berries and almonds make for a festive, beautiful treat that’s sure to impress.