These elegant puff pastries offer a delightful combination of flaky, golden crusts filled with smooth vanilla pudding and topped with juicy fresh blueberries. Each pastry ring is crafted from a sheet of puff pastry, brushed with an egg yolk and milk mixture, and baked to perfection. The homemade vanilla pudding is rich and creamy, made with a classic mixture of milk, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla, and finished with a touch of butter for extra richness. Topped with fresh blueberries and a dusting of powdered sugar, these pastries are as visually appealing as they are delicious.
Why You'll Love This:
- Flaky and Light Pastry: Puff pastry provides a delightful texture contrast to the creamy filling.
- Homemade Vanilla Pudding: Rich and flavorful, it complements the tartness of the blueberries.
- Burst of Berry Flavor: Fresh blueberries add a fresh and juicy element.
- Elegant Presentation: Perfect for special occasions or as a sophisticated dessert.
- Versatile: Can be served as an indulgent breakfast, a dessert, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)
For the Vanilla Pudding:
- 50 g sugar
- 20 g cornstarch
- 15 g all-purpose flour
- A pinch of salt
- 250 ml milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp butter
For the Topping:
- Fresh blueberries
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F).
- Cut rings from the puff pastry, then cut smaller holes in half of these rings and place them atop the uncut rings, pressing gently.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush with egg yolk mixture, and bake for 20 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- For the pudding, heat milk in a saucepan. Mix some milk with egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add hot milk to the egg mixture while stirring.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla extract and butter, then let cool with a cover.
- Fill the cooled pastries with vanilla pudding.
- Top with fresh blueberries and dust with powdered sugar.
Enjoy these Blueberry Vanilla Cream Puff Pastries, a luxurious and satisfying treat that's sure to impress! 🥰🫐🍥✨