Puff pastry baskets with custard and berries

10 servings

25 minutes

Layered baskets with custard and berries are a delightful treat of Russian cuisine, combining the tenderness of airy dough and the velvety sweetness of cream. Their origin is linked to the tradition of creating pastries that were not only tasty but also visually exquisite. The crispy dough soaked in creamy filling is harmoniously complemented by fresh berries that add a light tartness and juiciness to the dessert. These baskets are perfect for festive tea parties or romantic dinners, enchanting with their elegant appearance and refined taste. Each bite is a play of textures: the crunch of the dough, the softness of the cream, and the juicy berries combined into an exquisite delicacy that awakens the most pleasant gastronomic sensations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 398.8
• Proteins: 5.7g
• Fats: 25.2g
• Carbohydrates: 37.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Yeast puff pastry: 500 g
• Raspberry: 100 g
• Blueberry: 100 g
• Milk: 230 ml
• Powdered sugar: 50 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Wheat flour: 15 g
• Butter: 150 g
• Vanilla sugar: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Roll out the puff pastry slightly and cut out equal amounts of pies and rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yeast puff pastry: 500 g

2. Sprinkle some vegetable oil on a parchment-covered baking sheet and place the pastries.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

3. We grease them with egg and pierce through the entire surface.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

4. Carefully arrange the rings on top, brush with egg, and place the baskets in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

5. At this time, we will make the cream: beat 1 egg with sugar, adding flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Wheat flour: 15 g

6. We boil the milk and pour it into the mixture while stirring continuously.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 230 ml

7. Pour the milk mass back into the saucepan and place it on low heat - cook the future cream until thickened, stirring continuously. Let it cool.

8. Beat the butter thoroughly with vanilla sugar using a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 150 g
   • Vanilla sugar:  to taste

9. Add the thickened and slightly cooled milk cream to the butter and mix everything thoroughly first with a spoon, then with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 230 ml

10. Gently press the baked molds in the middle and fill them with the prepared cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Milk: 230 ml

11. We place the baskets on a plate, decorate them with fresh berries of any kind (I had strawberries and blueberries) and powdered sugar on top.

    Required ingredients:

    • Raspberry: 100 g
    • Blueberry: 100 g
    • Powdered sugar: 50 g