Description
Looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s both delicious and easy to make? The Berry Custard Pastry with Italian Crema Pasticcera is your answer. This elegant pastry features layers of flaky puff pastry filled with rich Italian custard cream, topped with fresh blueberries and raspberries, and finished with a sprinkle of almonds. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to tea parties, it combines a delightful crunch with creamy sweetness that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large rectangular puff pastry sheet (13 oz)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blueberries and raspberries for topping
- Almond slices
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the milk in a medium saucepan until hot but not boiling.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until fluffy. Gradually add warm milk while whisking.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened; let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and prepare puff pastry squares.
- Cut edges of each square to create a border; prick the center to prevent puffing during baking.
- Brush edges with egg wash or milk; bake for about 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk cooled custard until smooth and fill each pastry shell just before serving.
- Top with fresh berries, almond slices, and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg