Experience the divine combination of light, flaky puff pastry and rich vanilla custard in these delightful pastries. Perfectly complemented with fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, these treats are as beautiful as they are delicious. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, they make a fantastic dessert or sweet snack.
Why You’ll Love This: These puff pastry delights are not just irresistibly tasty but also visually appealing. The smooth vanilla custard provides a creamy contrast to the crisp pastry, while the fresh blueberries add a burst of freshness and color. They are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Perfect Occasion: These pastries are perfect for brunches, tea parties, or as a sweet treat after a family dinner. They’re also great for packing in picnic baskets or serving at casual gatherings where a touch of elegance is appreciated.
Decoration Tips: For a beautiful presentation, arrange the pastries on a platter and dust them generously with powdered sugar. Scatter fresh blueberries not only on the pastries but also around them on the platter for a vibrant touch. If serving individually, add a mint leaf on top of each for a pop of color.
Ingredients:
- 1 roll of puff pastry
- 1 packet of vanilla custard powder
- 400 ml milk
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 beaten egg for brushing
- Fresh blueberries
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the puff pastry. Thinly spread 2 tablespoons of the prepared custard over it.
- Fold the pastry in half down the middle and cut into 8 strips.
- Gently stretch and twist each strip before looping it around your fingers to create a ring with a hole in the center.
- Place the shaped pastries on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon about half of the remaining custard into the center of each pastry.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Remove from the oven and while still warm, top each pastry with the rest of the custard.
- Decorate with fresh blueberries and dust with powdered sugar.
Enjoy these heavenly blueberry and vanilla custard puff pastries at your next gathering or as a delightful treat for yourself!
