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Title: Heavenly Cream-Filled Pastry Squares: A Delectable Dessert Delight
Looking for a dessert that’s rich, creamy, flaky, and bound to impress at any gathering or sweet moment at home? These Heavenly Cream-Filled Pastry Squares are exactly that—a delicious combination of golden puff pastry and smooth vanilla cream, layered to perfection. The best part? They’re easier to make than they look!
Whether you’re serving them at a party, sharing with family, or treating yourself on a cozy weekend, these indulgent squares will quickly become a favorite in your dessert rotation.
⭐ What Makes Them So Heavenly?
- Crispy puff pastry layers that are buttery and golden
- A lusciously smooth vanilla cream filling made from scratch
- Light dusting of powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch
- Can be served chilled or slightly warm—either way, they melt in your mouth!
🧁 Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade), thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
For the Cream Filling:
- 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
To Finish:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Bake the Puff Pastry
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay the puff pastry sheets on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Poke holes across the surface with a fork to prevent puffing too much.
- Brush with egg wash (1 beaten egg with a splash of water).
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool completely and then slice each sheet into equal squares.
2. Prepare the Cream Filling
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and c
