Irresistible Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake
This Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake combines rich custard with a flaky puff pastry, delivering comfort and elegance in every bite.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- cake pan
- whisk
- spatula
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry
- 2 cups puff pastry Store-bought or homemade
For the Custard Filling
- ½ cup sugar Sweetens the custard
- ¼ cup cornstarch Helps to thicken the custard
- 3 cups milk Whole milk preferred
- 3 large eggs Provides structure and richness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor
- 2 tablespoons butter Adds richness to the custard
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until about ⅛-inch thick, transfer it into a greased cake pan, and trim excess.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and milk, stirring for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and vanilla extract together until fully combined.
- Slowly pour the egg mixture into the saucepan while stirring, then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the custard filling into the puff pastry shell, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a serving plate.
Notes
Refrigerate puff pastry before rolling out for flakier layers. Customize flavors by adding citrus zest. Let cool completely to enhance flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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