Yields: Varies
Dive into the comfort of these Creamy Vanilla Pudding Pretzels, where the flaky layers of puff pastry embrace a heart of smooth vanilla pudding. It’s a fusion of textures and flavors that promises to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Pastry and Filling:
- 2 rolls of ready-made puff pastry (approximately 600 grams total)
- 400 milliliters of milk
- 60 grams of granulated sugar
- 30 grams of cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or the seeds scraped from a vanilla pod
Instructions
- Begin by gently warming the milk in a saucepan until it’s hot but not boiling.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch.
- Vigorously mix the egg yolks into the sugar and cornstarch until you have a smooth, golden paste.
- Gradually add the warm milk to the egg mixture, stirring constantly to marry the ingredients without curdling.
- Cook this mixture over a low flame, stirring with patience until it thickens into a lush vanilla pudding, usually taking about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Once thickened, remove the pudding from the heat and set it aside to cool, allowing its flavors to deepen and its texture to set.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheets, lay them atop each other, and gently roll them out to even thickness.
- Slice the pastry into long strips and twist each into the classic pretzel shape, laying them on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Combine an additional egg yolk with a tablespoon of milk and brush this glaze over the pastry pretzels for a golden finish.
- Spoon the now-cool vanilla pudding into the heart of each pretzel, filling them with creamy goodness.
- Preheat your oven to a cozy 180°C (350°F).
- Bake the pretzels for about 20 minutes until they puff up and wear a golden brown tan.
- Let the pretzels cool off a bit for the pudding to settle into its new home.
- Finally, shower a little powdered sugar over the pretzels for a sweet snowy cap.
Serve these Creamy Vanilla Pudding Pretzels as a sweet snack, a dessert, or a special treat to brighten up any day. The combination of crispy pastry and velvety pudding is sure to be a hit!
