Vanilla Pastry for Special Breakfasts
Vanilla pastries feel celebratory. They are simple, fragrant, and meant to be shared for special morning meals.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
For the Pastry and Filling
- 1 sheet Puff pastry
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 tbsp Sugar
- 1 Egg Plus 1 yolk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- Powdered sugar For dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until it thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the whole egg and the extra yolk.
- Cut the puff pastry sheet into squares. Place a spoonful of the vanilla cream in the center of each square.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle shape, and seal the edges well.
- Bake the pastries for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
- Dust the warm pastries with powdered sugar before you serve them.
Notes
This pastry has a soft, indulgent texture and a refined vanilla aroma. It is perfect for weekend baking or when you host a brunch.
By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.