Description
Lemon Custard Pufflets are delicate pastries featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a creamy, tangy lemon custard. This recipe effortlessly combines the buttery crispness of puff pastry with a velvety custard enriched with fresh lemon juice and zest. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these treats are bright, aromatic, and perfect for special occasions or a refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Cut into 12 equal squares and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Place saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir in softened butter and heavy cream until fully combined and custard is smooth. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Spoon a small amount of lemon custard (about 1 tablespoon) onto the center of each pastry square.
- Fold each pastry over to form a triangle and press edges to seal. Crimp with a fork if desired.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free pufflet, use plant-based butter and cream alternatives. Store cooled pufflets in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, though best enjoyed fresh. If the custard appears too runny, extend cooking time by 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Ensure pastry edges are well-sealed to prevent custard leakage during baking. Make custard ahead and chill for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pufflet
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 31mg