Puff pastry with cream pudding: A quick dessert from 3 ingredients anyone can make recept

Name: Puff pastry with cream pudding: A quick dessert from 3 ingredients anyone can make
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 package of puff pastry (approx. 300 g, chilled); 400 ml whipping cream (2 tubs of 200 ml each); 1 packet of vanilla pudding (approx. 40 g); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for a sweeter cream); 1 egg yolk for brushing; Plain flour for dusting; Icing sugar for dusting; Fresh fruit to taste (optional)

Easy to prepare
8 portions
55 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

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Puff pastry filled with a delicate cream pudding is one of those recipes that surprise with their simplicity and final taste. You only need two tubs of cream, one packet of pudding and puff pastry – nothing more. This dessert is ideal when you want something quick, crisp and creamy at the same time. It’s suitable for afternoon coffee as well as a sweet treat after dinner.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

Dough and filling:

1 package of puff pastry (approx. 300 g, chilled)
400 ml whipping cream (2 tubs of 200 ml each)
1 packet of vanilla pudding (approx. 40 g)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional, for a sweeter cream)
1 egg yolk for brushing
Plain flour for dusting

To finish:

Icing sugar for dusting
Fresh fruit to taste (optional)

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the cream pudding Pour 100 ml of cream into a small bowl and whisk in the entire packet of pudding. Heat the remaining 300 ml of cream in a saucepan until almost boiling, add the whisked pudding and cook, stirring constantly, for 3–4 minutes until a thick cream forms. Allow to cool slightly.
Preparing the puff pastry Unroll the puff pastry and roll it out lightly into a larger rectangle. Divide it into two equally sized pieces.
Assembling the dessert Place the bottom piece of pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the cream pudding on it – not all the way to the edges, so the cream doesn't leak out. Cover with the second piece of pastry and gently press the edges together. Brush the surface with the egg yolk.
Baking Bake in a preheated oven at 190 °C for approximately 25–30 minutes, until the surface is golden and flaky.
Finishing Once cooled, sprinkle with icing sugar. Serve plain or with fresh fruit.

Total preparation time

Preparation: 25 minutes
Baking: 25–30 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes

Conclusion

Puff pastry with cream pudding is proof that even from a minimal amount of ingredients a dessert can be created that impresses with both taste and appearance. The crispy pastry and the delicate cream form a combination that never disappoints. The dessert is simple, quick, inexpensive and suitable for any occasion. Try it once and it will likely become a staple in your home repertoire.