An easy Vanilla Cream Puff Pastry recipe idea for a dessert. Oven baked, topped with whipped cream and garnished with raspberries, mint.
Vanilla Cream Puff Pastry
You will love to make these easy vanilla cream puff pastry dessert recipe for appetizers. Made with milk pudding mix, and oven cook and baking the puff pastry base first. Quick and surprisingly delicious and will take only fifteen minutes to bake the puff pastry bases. Cooled for a few minutes then filled and topped with whipped cream and garnished with raspberries and blackberries, and brightened up with a sprig of a mint leaf. This recipe is totally versatile for other flavors and fruits or garnished you have on hand. Anybody can make this recipe. Get more recipe ideas Pies Tarts Pastry and Pavlova Recipes.
FAQ’s
Can I make the pastry cups ahead of time?
Yes! Bake the pastry shells up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. you can even make the milk pudding mix the day before and keep chilled sealed to prepare the pastry cups before serving. Fill them shortly before serving for best texture.
Can I use homemade pastry cream instead of pudding mix?
Absolutely. A traditional vanilla pastry cream will work great and provide a richer flavor, though it takes longer to prepare. In fact you can make any filling you prefer and add them in these puff pastry cups for a delicious dessert.
Can I freeze the assembled pastries?
Not recommended. The puff pastry will lose its crispness and the cream may separate. You can freeze unfilled pastry shells, then crisp them in the oven before filling.
What can I use instead of whipped cream?
You can use stabilized whipped topping or mascarpone mixed with a bit of cream for a thicker texture. Or even a milk tart or lemon meringue filling.(condensed milk and lemon)
Ingredients for vanilla cream puff pastry
- puff pastry
- egg, beaten
- instant vanilla pudding mix
- milk and heavy cream
- Fresh berries (raspberries, blackberries, etc.)
- Whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves
For all the amounts and the full instructions to make this easy and delicious vanilla cream with puff pastry dessert see the recipe attached. download or print it and even use online with the cook mode, for your convenience.😉
How To bake a vanilla cream puff pastry dessert
STEP 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
STEP 2. Roll out puff pastry slightly on a lightly floured surface. Cut out rounds using a 2.5–3 inch cookie or biscuit cutter. Cut half of those rounds again with a smaller cutter (like 1.5 inches) to create rings.
STEP 3. Place whole rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with beaten egg. Place a ring on top of each base and brush the top ring with egg wash too (avoid brushing the sides to allow full puffing). Prick the center (not the ring) lightly with a fork to prevent too much puffing inside.
STEP 4. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and puffed.
STEP 5. Let cool completely. If the center puffs up too much, press it down gently with a spoon once cooled.
STEP 6. Whisk the pudding mix with 1 cup cold milk until smooth and thickened. Fold in the whipped cream for a lighter, mousse-like texture. Chill until ready to use.
STEP 7. Spoon or pipe vanilla cream into each cooled pastry cup. Top with piped whipped cream, fresh berries, and mint sprigs.
Serve these delicious puff pastry cups freshly filled with berries for a appetizer dessert or for tea time.
Who doesn’t love puff pastry, so buttery, crispy and filled with your favorite fillings and fruits or chocolate that you have in your kitchen. The skies the limit here for wonderful variations to be created out of this recipe. Watch this space.
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Vanilla Cream Puff Pastry
An easy Vanilla Cream Puff Pastry recipe idea for a dessert. Oven baked, topped with whipped cream and garnished with raspberries, mint.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12-15 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6
- Category: Desserts, appetizer, snack
- Method: Oven cook and baking
Ingredients
For the pastry cups:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
For the filling:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped to soft peaks)
For topping:
- Fresh berries (raspberries, blackberries, etc.)
- Whipped cream (from a piping bag for prettiness)
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
STEP 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
STEP 2. Roll out puff pastry slightly on a lightly floured surface. Cut out rounds using a 2.5–3 inch cookie or biscuit cutter. Cut half of those rounds again with a smaller cutter (like 1.5 inches) to create rings.
STEP 3. Place whole rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush lightly with beaten egg. Place a ring on top of each base and brush the top ring with egg wash too (avoid brushing the sides to allow full puffing). Prick the center (not the ring) lightly with a fork to prevent too much puffing inside.
STEP 4. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden and puffed.
STEP 5. Let cool completely. (about 30 min)If the center puffs up too much, press it down gently with a spoon once cooled.
STEP 6. Whisk the pudding mix with 1 cup cold milk until smooth and thickened. Fold in the whipped cream for a lighter, mousse-like texture. Chill until ready to use.
STEP 7. Spoon or pipe vanilla cream into each cooled pastry cup. Top with piped whipped cream, fresh berries, and mint sprigs.
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