Puff pastry with canned pear and custard
4 servings
40 minutes
A puff pastry with canned pear and custard is a refined treat of European cuisine that captivates with its harmonious blend of tenderness and sweetness. The airy puff pastry reveals thin layers of crispy texture, complementing the velvety softness of the custard. The canned pear adds juiciness and a slight fruity tartness, while cinnamon provides a warm spice that creates a cozy aroma. This dessert can be served with tea or coffee; it will adorn the festive table and be a pleasant surprise for guests. Its roots trace back to the classic French pastry tradition where creamy fillings and fruit toppings combine in perfect harmony. Simple to prepare yet elegant in presentation, this dessert evokes memories of warm family evenings and sophisticated Parisian cafes.

1
While the dough is thawing, we prepare the custard.
- Puff pastry: 1 piece
2
Heat the milk. Whisk the yolks with sugar, vanilla, and flour.
- Milk: 1 glass
- Egg yolk: 2 pieces
- Sugar: 100 g
- Wheat flour: 25 g
- Vanilla: to taste
3
Pour hot milk into the yolks and mix. Place on the heat and cook until thickened, stirring slowly constantly.
- Milk: 1 glass
4
Next, we prepare the pears. We dry them from the syrup and cut them into pieces.
- Canned Pears in Light Syrup: to taste
5
Roll out the dough and cut it into any shapes (diamonds, circles, squares).
6
Spread custard on the dough and place pear on top. Sprinkle everything with cinnamon.
- Wheat flour: 25 g
- Canned Pears in Light Syrup: to taste
- Cinnamon: to taste
7
Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes until done.









