Discover the delightful combination of sweet and tart with these Vanilla Pudding pastries featuring fresh rhubarb. This recipe involves creating a soft and fluffy yeast dough, filled with smooth vanilla pudding, and topped with tangy rhubarb pieces. The contrast between the sweet, creamy pudding and the slightly sour rhubarb creates a harmonious blend of flavors. Sprinkled with almond flakes and a touch of sugar, these pastries are baked to perfection, offering a deliciously golden and crispy texture. Whether you're a fan of rhubarb or just love fruit-filled pastries, this recipe is a must-try.
Why You'll Love This:
- Creamy Vanilla Pudding: Offers a sweet and smooth texture.
- Tart Rhubarb Topping: Adds a refreshing contrast.
- Versatile Dough Recipe: Can be used with other fruits as well.
Perfect Occasion: These Vanilla Pudding with Rhubarb pastries are great for a brunch, as a dessert for family gatherings, or as a sweet treat with your afternoon tea or coffee. They're also a perfect way to make use of seasonal rhubarb.
Recipe: Vanilla Pudding with Rhubarb
Ingredients:
For the Yeast Dough:
- 250g flour
- 100ml lukewarm milk
- 35g sugar
- 1/2 packet dry yeast
- 50g room temperature butter
- 1 egg
- A pinch of salt
- Egg and milk mixture for brushing
For the Filling:
- Approx. 250g vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
- Almond flakes for sprinkling
- Rhubarb, peeled and diced
- Sugar for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough: Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk with sugar. Add other ingredients and knead in a mixer to form a smooth dough. Let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shape the Pastries: Divide the dough into 6 pieces. Form balls, flatten them, and use a glass to make an indentation in the center. Brush the edges with the egg and milk mixture.
- Add the Filling: Place a generous tablespoon of vanilla pudding in the center of each pastry. Top with diced rhubarb and sprinkle with sugar and almond flakes.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy these Vanilla Pudding with Rhubarb pastries warm or at room temperature, a delightful treat that combines the comfort of vanilla pudding with the unique tartness of rhubarb.
Indulge in these homemade pastries, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors, making them a delightful choice for pastry lovers and those who enjoy experimenting with different fruit combinations.