French Pastry with Berries 🇫🇷

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade), thawed
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tbsp milk
• 1 cup whole milk
• tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• ½ cup fresh blackberries
• 1 tbsp honey or apricot jam (for glaze)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 8 circles or squares. Place them on the tray.
• Heat milk and half of the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
• In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, remaining sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
• Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, until thickened.
• Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (touching the custard), and let cool.
• Spoon 1 teaspoon of custard into the center of each pastry.
• Top with raspberries and blackberries.
• Whisk the egg and milk together and brush the edges of the pastry.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
• While still warm, brush with honey or apricot jam for shine.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
• Enjoy these French pastries with a cup of coffee or tea for a luxurious café-style treat!