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Custard Pastries

Vegan Custard Pastries That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in these creamy vegan custard pastries that melt in your mouth, offering a delicious, dairy-free alternative to traditional desserts.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Filling
  • 50 g Custard Powder Can substitute with store-bought thick custard
  • 100 g Sugar Adjust based on taste
  • 500 ml Dairy-free Milk Unsweetened soy milk is preferred
  • 100 g Vegan Block Butter Regular vegan spread can be used
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste can be used for bolder flavor
  • 1 pinch Salt Optional based on butter used
For the Pastry
  • 1 pack Frozen Puff Pastry Opt for a quality brand
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup For brushing the pastry
For the Assembly
  • 1 jar Jam (optional) Raspberry is recommended
  • 200 g Fresh Berries (for topping) Raspberries or blueberries recommended
  • powder to taste Powdered Sugar (for dusting) Optional
  • 1 tbsp Dried Rose Petals (optional) For aesthetic appeal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan
  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together custard powder and sugar until combined. Gradually add half of the dairy-free milk, stirring until smooth. Pour into a saucepan with remaining milk, heating over medium-high while stirring continuously. Cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vegan butter and vanilla, then chill for 2-4 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) and line baking trays with parchment paper. Roll out the frozen puff pastry on a floured surface. Brush one sheet with maple syrup, layer another on top, and cut into squares, scoring smaller squares for decoration. Brush tops with more maple syrup.
  3. Place the pastry squares on the lined tray and bake for 15-20 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Once cool, cut along scored lines to create pockets. Add a spoonful of jam, followed by chilled custard filling. Top with fresh berries and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  5. Serve within 1-2 hours of assembling for the best texture. Sprinkle dried rose petals for an exquisite touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For optimum results, pay attention to the quality of the puff pastry and chill the custard adequately before assembly.

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