Description

Indulge in the ultimate treat with these homemade Custard Cruffins, a delightful pastry that combines a crispy, flaky exterior with a rich, creamy custard center. Perfect for brunch or a cozy afternoon snack, these cruffins are sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can whip up this gourmet delicacy right in your kitchen. Plus, the secret to achieving the perfect custard filling lies in cooling the mixture before baking, ensuring each bite is creamy without being runny. Serve them warm, dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful finish. Make these cruffins your next baking adventure and enjoy a taste of bakery magic, right at home!

Ingredients

Scale

500 g de pâte feuilletée
100 g de beurre fondu
500 ml de lait entier
4 jaunes d'œufs
120 g de sucre
40 g de maïzena
sucre glace pour saupoudrer

Instructions

Prepare the custard: In a saucepan, heat 500 ml of whole milk over medium heat until simmering. In a bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks, 120 g of sugar, and 40 g of cornstarch until smooth. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking to prevent curdling. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, whisking constantly until thickened (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool, covering with plastic wrap so a skin doesn’t form.
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 190°C.
Prepare the pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out 500 g of puff pastry into a rectangle, ensuring it is uniformly thin.
Cut and fill: Cut the pastry into strips approximately 5 cm wide. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of cooled custard on each strip, leaving a 1 cm border on the sides. Roll each strip tightly to form the cruffins.
Arrange in the mold: Place rolled cruffins upright, touching each other, in a 12-cup muffin tin, ensuring they have enough room to rise.
Bake: Bake at 190°C for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden. Use a toothpick to check that the custard is set; it should come out clean.
Cool and serve: Let the cruffins rest for 10 minutes in the tin before moving them to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cruffin (90g)
Calories: 300
Sugar: 17 g
Sodium: 92 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 4 g
Cholesterol: 118 mg

Keywords: Ensure the custard cools completely before adding it to the pastry to prevent it from being too runny. Store any leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for best texture. For a twist, incorporate flavors such as vanilla or a hint of lemon zest in the custard.