Heart Shaped Puff Pastries with Custard and Cherries
A delightful pastry featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy custard and topped with fresh cherries. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Pastries
- 1 sheet puff pastry Can be store-bought or homemade.
- 1 cup heavy cream Provides rich consistency.
- 1/4 cup whole milk Enhances custard's silkiness.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar Balances flavors.
- 2 large egg yolks Adds luscious texture to custard.
- 1 ts vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 1 tbsp cornstarch Thickens the custard.
- 1 cup fresh cherries Pitted and halved.
- to taste tbsp powdered sugar Optional for dusting.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface and cut into heart shapes.
- Place the heart shapes on the prepared baking sheet.
Making the Custard
- Whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- In a saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream and milk until warm.
- Gradually pour the warm mixture into the yolk blend, whisking constantly.
- Pour the custard mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, still whisking continually until thick.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Allow custard to cool slightly.
Assembling and Baking
- Spoon the cooled custard generously onto each puff pastry heart.
- Bake the pastries for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled, top each pastry with cherries and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Keep butter and pastry cold for best results. Customize with different fruits for variations.