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1. **Prepare the Puff Pastry:**
– Preheat the oven according to the instructions on your puff pastry package (typically around 200°C or 400°F).
– Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into desired shapes. Common shapes are rectangles or squares, but you can get creative with hearts or circles.
– Place the pastry pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each piece lightly with beaten egg for a golden finish.
– Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes or until golden and puffed up. Let them cool completely.
2. **Make the Vanilla Pudding:**
– In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat, but don’t let it boil.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch until smooth.
– Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
– Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a creamy custard consistency.
– Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. You can cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
4. **Assemble the Dessert:**
– Slice the cooled puff pastry into two layers.
– Spread a generous amount of cooled vanilla pudding onto the bottom layer.
– Place the top layer of puff pastry on the pudding, creating a sandwich.
– Top with a dollop of freshly whipped cream.
– For an extra touch, you can sprinkle some powdered sugar over the top or garnish with berries or chocolate shavings.
#### Tips for the Perfect Blätterteig mit Vanillepudding und Schlagsahne:
– **Puff Pastry:** If you’re feeling adventurous, you can make your own puff pastry from scratch, but for convenience, store-bought works wonderfully for this recipe.
– **Vanilla Pudding:** Be sure to whisk the mixture constantly while cooking to avoid any lumps in the pudding. It should be silky smooth.
– **Whipped Cream:** Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the cream to help it achieve the best texture.
– **Serving Ideas:** This dessert can be served as a layered puff pastry tower or as individual portions for a more elegant presentation. It pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or tea.
