Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of a Berry Custard Puff Pastry Tart, a delightful dessert that combines the buttery flakiness of puff pastry with creamy custard and fresh mixed berries.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Custard:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
Additional:
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry, score a border, and bake until golden.
- Make the custard: Heat milk, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch, then cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla and butter.
- Assemble the tart: Spread the custard on the pastry, top with berries, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Experiment with different berry combinations.
- For a shiny look, brush warmed apricot jam on the berries.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
