Perfect puff pastry pockets filled with vanilla pudding recept

Name: Perfect puff pastry pockets filled with vanilla pudding
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 package of puff pastry (approx. 275 g); 1 sachet of vanilla pudding powder; 400 ml milk (for the pudding); 1 tablespoon icing sugar (for the pudding); 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing); 2–3 tablespoons of your favorite jam (e.g. apricot or raspberry); icing sugar for dusting

Easy to prepare
4 serving
55 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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Prepare a cup of hot tea, gather the family around the table, and let yourself be carried away by the delicate flavor of these airy puff pastry pockets filled with homemade vanilla pudding. This recipe uses a few basic ingredients yet offers a real treat that will disappear before you can say „treating“.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

1 package of puff pastry (approx. 275 g)
1 sachet of vanilla pudding powder
400 ml milk (for the pudding)
1 tablespoon icing sugar (for the pudding)
1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
2–3 tablespoons of your favorite jam (e.g. apricot or raspberry)
icing sugar for dusting

Preparation procedure

Preparing the pudding In a small saucepan, mix the vanilla pudding powder with a tablespoon of sugar and 100 ml of cold milk. Bring the remaining milk to a boil, then pour in the pudding mixture and, stirring constantly, cook for 1–2 minutes until the pudding thickens. Cover the hot pudding with cling film directly on the surface (this prevents a skin from forming) and let cool for 10–15 minutes. Then beat the pudding until smooth.
Shaping the pockets Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 3 mm. Using a knife or a cutter, cut large squares (approx. 10 × 10 cm). Place a tablespoon of cooled pudding and a teaspoon of jam in the center of each square.
Sealing and brushing Fold the squares in half, firmly seal the corners with a fork or your fingers. In a bowl, beat the egg yolk with a tablespoon of milk and brush the pockets with this mixture – they will get a beautiful golden color.
Baking Preheat the oven to 180 °C (fan 160 °C). Arrange the pockets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden and puffed.
Finishing After removing from the oven, let them cool briefly, then transfer to a serving plate and dust with icing sugar. Serve warm or lukewarm.

Number of servings

8–10 pockets (for 4 people as a dessert)

Total preparation time

Preparing and cooking the pudding: 10 minutes
Cooling and whisking the pudding: 15 minutes
Shaping the pockets: 10 minutes
Baking: 15–20 minutes
Finishing and decorating: 5 minutes
Total: approx. 55 minutes

Recipe conclusion

These puff pastry pockets filled with vanilla pudding will become a staple for family afternoons and unexpected guests. The delicate, buttery pastry and the tender homemade pudding form a perfect combination, for which all you need is a cup of tea and good company.