Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven according to puff pastry package instructions.
- Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and kosher salt.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the warm milk until almost boiling.
- Slowly add the warm milk to the sugar mixture while whisking.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and add egg yolks and vanilla.
- Stir in cold, cubed unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
- Pour the custard over the puff pastry.
- Bake according to puff pastry instructions or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool, then slice into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
This recipe provides a moisture-packed custard with a flaky outer layer, perfect for impressing guests. Consider personalizing flavors with extracts or fresh fruit for added excitement.