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Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake

Decadent Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake You’ll Adore

This Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake combines flaky pastry and creamy custard for a delightful treat that you'll adore.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Sheets Use pre-made for convenience, ensuring they're thawed before rolling out.
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk for added richness.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract is best.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks For richness and thickening.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Can be substituted with arrowroot powder.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For sprinkling on top.
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries Optional toppings like strawberries or raspberries.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • medium saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until warm.
  4. Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch together in a separate bowl, then slowly add the warm milk mixture while whisking to avoid curdling.
  5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Pour the thickened custard into the center of the rolled puff pastry and spread evenly, folding pastry edges over the custard.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven, let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
  9. Top with fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients like milk and egg yolks are at room temperature for better blending. The cake can be served warm or chilled.

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