Crispy Custard Cheese Pastry Layers
Decadent ‘Triple Cheese’ Custard Pastry: A Deliciously Layered Treat
Creating a delightful pastry using the simple technique of layering frozen puff pastry dough with rich cheese and creamy custard. This recipe results in a wonderfully textured bake with distinct layers.
Ingredients
- 6 sheets frozen puff pastry
- 3 slices triple cheese (cream cheese-based)
- 35g custard cream mix
- 95ml milk
- Parsley flakes, for garnish
- A little all-purpose flour, for dusting
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gather all your ingredients for this delightful pastry. You’ll need frozen puff pastry sheets, slices of rich triple cheese, custard cream mix, fresh milk, fragrant parsley flakes, and a little all-purpose flour for dusting your work surface.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the custard cream mix with the milk. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and lump-free to create a luscious custard cream. Once ready, transfer the cream into a piping bag for easy and neat application.
Step 3
Lightly dust your work surface with all-purpose flour. Lay out the frozen puff pastry sheets and gently dust the top surface as well to prevent sticking. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, carefully cut each pastry sheet in half, ensuring clean edges. Work quickly to prevent the pastry from thawing too much.
Step 4
Take two of the halved pastry pieces and stack them on top of each other to create a double layer. Using the tines of a fork, gently prick the center of the stacked pastry several times. This helps prevent excessive puffing during baking and creates a well for the filling, while keeping the edges crisp.
Step 5
Cut each slice of triple cheese in half. Place the cheese pieces onto the center of the layered pastry base. Then, pipe a generous amount of the prepared custard cream over the cheese. The cheese will melt beautifully with the custard cream during baking.
Step 6
Sprinkle a pinch of parsley flakes over the top of the custard cream. This adds a touch of color and a subtle herbal note that complements the richness of the cheese and cream.
Step 7
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 12 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and beautifully puffed. Keep an eye on them as oven temperatures can vary. The aroma will let you know they’re almost ready!
Step 8
For an alternative presentation and flavor infusion, you can gently press a piece of triple cheese into the custard cream before baking. This allows the cheese to melt directly into the cream for an even richer taste experience. (This is an optional variation.)
Step 9
Once baked to a perfect golden hue, your delicious custard cheese pastries are ready to be enjoyed! Serve them warm to experience the delightful contrast between the crispy, flaky pastry and the smooth, sweet custard filling. Enjoy your homemade treat!
