Description
A delicious Berry Custard Strudel with a crispy pastry filled with mixed berries and creamy custard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
- Powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh berries, for garnish (optional)
- Mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Slowly whisk warm milk into the egg mixture.
- Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter. Let cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spread vanilla custard down the center of the pastry.
- Spoon berry mixture evenly over the custard.
- Fold pastry edges over filling and seal.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with powdered sugar, fresh berries, and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before using.
- Feel free to substitute other berries based on availability and preference.
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of whole milk in the custard.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg