Blueberry delights: Making easy puff pastries with a sweet twist

When blueberries disappeared from stores, American blueberries regained popularity. They are delicious and more widely available. Combined with puff pastry, they make a tasty, sweet snack.

Puff pastry is the greatest ally for busy or not particularly confident in baking. You can prepare it savory or sweet—there are plenty of options. Combined with custard cream and fresh fruit, it becomes a delicious dessert that even French patisseries would be proud of.

Combining sweet custard and fresh blueberries is a classic that always works. Add flaky, delicate puff pastry, and it's ready. The preparation involves simple steps: cutting shapes from the pastry, baking, preparing the custard, and assembling the dessert. This is an excellent option for experienced sweet lovers and those just starting their baking journey.

You can replace blueberries with raspberries or currants, whose slightly tart taste wonderfully balances the sweetness of the other ingredients. It’s simple, quick, and, most importantly, delicious.

Ingredients:

        
• 1 puff pastry
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups of milk
• 1 egg yolk

Extras:

• 3.5 ounces of American blueberries

Preparation method:

Step 1. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a countertop. Use a larger bowl to cut out circles. Then, use a smaller bowl to cut out the centers in half.

Step 2. Place the rings on the full circles. Brush with beaten egg yolk and place in the oven preheated to 400°F for about 13 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 3. Dissolve the pudding mix in 1/2 cup of milk. Bring the remaining milk to a boil, add the mixture, and heat until the custard forms. Set aside to cool.

Step 4. Take the centers out of the baked and cooled pastries and fill them with custard.

Step 5. Add fresh blueberries and decorate with a mint leaf. Enjoy!