Ingredients
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- 1 package puff pastry
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into rectangles.
- Bake the pastry rectangles until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk until it simmers.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, egg yolks, and salt.
- Gradually add hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let the pastry cream cool completely.
- Once cooled, layer pastry and cream alternately on a serving plate.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of rum or almond extract to the pastry cream.
- Ensure the pastry layers are completely cooled before adding the cream to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg