Description
A classic French dessert featuring delicate layers of flaky pastry, custard, and whipped cream that create a delightful symphony of textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pastry flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/2 cup water, iced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup custard or pastry cream
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the flour and diced butter in a bowl until crumbly.
- Add iced water gradually until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough and fold it several times to create layers.
- Roll it out again and cut into rectangles.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Layer the baked pastry with custard and whipped cream; repeat with additional layers.
- Dust the top layer with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Keep ingredients cold for a flakier pastry, and experiment with flavors for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg