Ingredients:
For the puff pastry:
- 1 pack (approx. 400 g) puff pastry from the refrigerated section
- flour for rolling
For the vanilla pudding:
- 500 ml milk
- 1 packet of vanilla pudding powder
- 50g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or the pulp of a vanilla pod
For painting:
- 1 egg (whisked)
To sprinkle:
- powdered sugar
Preparation:
1. Prepare puff pastry:
- Remove the puff pastry from the packaging and roll it out on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the rolled out puff pastry into a rectangular shape.
2. Cook vanilla pudding:
- In a saucepan, stir the vanilla pudding powder with a little milk until smooth.
- Bring the remaining milk to the boil.
- Stir the mixed pudding powder into the boiling milk and bring to the boil while stirring constantly.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract and let the pudding cool.
3. Fill and Roll:
- Spread the cooled vanilla pudding evenly over the rolled out puff pastry, leaving a small edge on one long side.
- Roll up the puff pastry from the filled long side.
4. Cutting:
- Cut the roll into pieces about 1.5 cm wide to form the sticks.
5. Baking:
- Place the puff pastry sticks on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Brush the sticks with the beaten egg.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool:
- Take the baked puff pastry sticks out of the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar:
- Before serving, sprinkle the puff pastry sticks generously with powdered sugar.
Tips for perfect puff pastry sticks with vanilla pudding:
- Puff pastry quality: Use high-quality puff pastry from the refrigerated section for a crispy and airy result.
- Custard Variation: Experiment with the custard by using things like bourbon vanilla or vanilla pulp.
- Creative rolling: Shape the puff pastry into a square to create square sticks, or vary the shape as desired.
- Additional flavors: Add grated lemon zest or a pinch of cinnamon to the custard for an additional flavor.
Why these puff pastry sticks are special:
- Crispy shell: The puff pastry provides a wonderfully crispy texture that harmonizes perfectly with the delicate filling.
- Creamy vanilla filling: The homemade vanilla pudding gives the sticks a creamy and aromatic note.
- Visually appealing: The spiral shape of the bars makes them a highlight on every coffee table, not only in terms of taste but also visually.
Conclusion:
Puff pastry sticks with vanilla pudding are a delicious delicacy that is popular with young and old alike. The combination of crispy puff pastry and creamy vanilla filling makes them a perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea. With this simple recipe you can prepare these treats at home and pamper yourself and your guests. Bon appetit!