Vanilla puff pastry doughnuts
Snacks
These easy-to-make doughnuts are made with puff pastry and filled with foolproof vanilla custard. You'll love these treats for dessert. They are perfect for snacking or adding to a gourmet coffee. A recipe we share with you step by step after being tested and approved by the whole team :-)
Materials
- 7 cm cookie cutter
- piping bag
Preparation
Step 1:
Step 1 - Vanilla puff pastry doughnuts
Unroll your puff pastry sheet, and using a cookie cutter or glass, cut circles out of it.
Step 2:
Step 2 - Vanilla puff pastry doughnuts
Take a circle of puff pastry, and apply some beaten egg on the edges. Place another circle on top, and press the edges to seal.
Step 3:
Step 3 - Vanilla puff pastry doughnuts
Place the circles on a baking tray, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle icing sugar on top. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
Step 4:
Step 4 - Vanilla puff pastry doughnuts
For the vanilla custard: Bring the milk to a boil with the split vanilla bean. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
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Step 5 - Vanilla puff pastry doughnuts
Add the corn starch and mix well. Once the milk has boiled, gradually add it to the previous mixture, then return everything to the pot.
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Step 6 - Vanilla puff pastry doughnuts
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens, which takes about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and cover the cream directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Allow to cool completely.
Step 7:
Step 7 - Vanilla puff pastry doughnuts
Take a puff pastry doughnut, and make a hole on the side with the tip of a knife. Using a piping bag, fill the doughnut with vanilla custard.
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Step 8 - Vanilla puff pastry doughnuts
And there you have it, your vanilla puff pastry doughnuts are ready!
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