Description
Blueberry pastry rings emerge as a delightful French-inspired dessert, marrying buttery layers with luscious vanilla cream and fresh blueberries. Sweet pastry artistry promises pure indulgence that connects you directly to classic European baking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 250 ml (1 cup) milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1–2 cups fresh blueberries
Filling Ingredients:
- 50 g (1/4 cup) sugar
- 20 g (2 tablespoons) cornstarch
- 15 g (1 tablespoon) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 pinch salt
Egg Wash and Garnish:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry foundation by carefully cutting delicate circles from the puff pastry sheet, strategically creating rings by removing inner sections from half of the circles.
- Layer the ring-shaped pastry pieces atop solid circular bases, gently pressing to establish a secure connection between the layers.
- Create a luminous golden glaze by whisking egg yolk with milk, then meticulously brushing the pastry surfaces to ensure even coverage.
- Position the assembled pastry rings on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then slide into a preheated oven set at 190°C, allowing them to transform into crisp, bronzed delicacies.
- While pastries bake and cool, craft a luxurious vanilla cream filling by warming milk and combining egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, flour, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually incorporate warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent potential curdling and maintain a silky smooth texture.
- Transfer the cream mixture back to the saucepan, cooking over medium heat and stirring consistently until the filling thickens to a luscious consistency.
- Remove the cream from heat, incorporating butter and vanilla extract to enhance its rich, velvety profile, then cover and allow to cool completely.
- Once pastries have cooled and cream has set, delicately fill the rings with the vanilla cream using a piping bag or spoon.
- Garnish the filled pastry rings with fresh, plump blueberries and dust with a delicate veil of powdered sugar for an elegant, refined presentation.
Notes
- Always use cold butter and keep pastry chilled to achieve flaky, crisp layers that melt in your mouth.
- Consider using gluten-free puff pastry for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Experiment with different berries like raspberries or strawberries to create unique flavor variations and add personal flair to the pastry.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by placing pastry rings on a wire rack after baking, allowing air circulation and maintaining crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg