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berry custard pastry with italian crema

Berry Custard Pastry with Italian Crema: 7 Irresistible Tips


  • Author: Juanita A. Smith
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious berry custard pastry topped with Italian crema.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 2 cups mixed berries
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a tart pan.
  3. Prick the base with a fork and bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
  4. In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and sugar over medium heat.
  5. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth.
  6. Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  7. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
  8. Stir in vanilla extract and let cool.
  9. Once cool, pour the custard into the baked pastry shell.
  10. Top with mixed berries and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen berries.
  • Chill the pastry before baking for a flakier texture.
  • Italian crema can be made ahead of time.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: berry custard pastry, Italian crema, dessert, baked pastry