✨ Puff Pastry with Custard and Whipped Cream – A Dessert That Disappears in Minutes! ✨
I don’t even know where to start with this one 😍 One bite and you’ll understand why this dessert never lasts more than a few minutes in my kitchen. Light, flaky puff pastry layered with silky vanilla custard and topped with clouds of whipped cream… it’s the kind of dessert that makes everyone come back for “just one more piece” (and then another 😋).
This recipe is perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or those days when you want something impressive but easy. No fancy tools, no complicated steps—just simple ingredients turned into a bakery-style treat that looks and tastes amazing.
👉 WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS DESSERT:
✔ Crispy, golden puff pastry
✔ Creamy, smooth custard filling
✔ Light and fluffy whipped cream
✔ Ready with minimal effort
✔ Perfect make-ahead dessert
🧁 Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks
½ cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
🍰 How to Make It
1️⃣ Bake the puff pastry according to package instructions until golden and crispy. Let it cool completely.
2️⃣ In a saucepan, whisk milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool.
3️⃣ Whip the cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
4️⃣ Slice the puff pastry, spread a generous layer of custard, top with whipped cream, and finish with another layer of pastry if desired.
5️⃣ Dust with powdered sugar and serve ✨
💬 This dessert is:
Soft + crunchy ✔
Sweet but not heavy ✔
Crowd-pleasing ✔
If you love simple desserts that taste like they came from a bakery, this one is for you ❤️
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