Orange Zest Caramel Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake 1767821973.9153504
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Orange Zest Caramel Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake

Orange Zest Caramel Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake 1767821973.9153504

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Orange Zest Caramel Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake 1767821973.9153504

recipe vanilla custard puff pastry cake

  • Author: Jusmira Rayne
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: General
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Description

This recipe creates a stunning Orange-Zest Caramel Vanilla Custard Puff Pastry Cake, featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy vanilla custard with orange zest, and rich homemade caramel. It’s a delightful combination of textures and flavors perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 500g (18oz) puff pastry, 2 sheets
  • 500ml (2 cups) whole milk
  • 250ml (1 cup) heavy cream
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp orange zest & 2 tbsp (30ml) orange juice
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) honey
  • 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, divided
  • Pinch fine sea salt
  • 30g (1oz) sliced almonds, toasted
  • 30g (¼ cup) powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pastry: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F), line baking sheets with parchment. Roll out pastry to 3mm thickness.
  2. Dock Pastry: Prick pastry with a fork to prevent excessive puffing.
  3. Bake Pastry: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
  4. Make Custard: Heat milk, cream, 100g sugar, and vanilla until simmering.
  5. Temper Yolks: Whisk yolks and 50g sugar. Slowly drizzle hot milk into yolks while whisking.
  6. Cook Custard: Return to low heat, stir until thickened (82°C / 180°F).
  7. Finish Custard: Stir in 20g butter, salt, zest, and juice. Chill for 30 minutes.
  8. Make Caramel: Melt 10g butter, add sugar and honey, cook until amber.
  9. Combine: Fold half the caramel into the custard.
  10. Assemble: Layer pastry, custard, almonds, and top with pastry.
  11. Glaze & Chill: Drizzle with remaining caramel, dust with sugar (optional). Chill for 1 hour.

Notes

Chilling the custard and pastry is crucial for optimal texture. Use high-quality all-butter puff pastry for the best results.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: puff pastry,custard,caramel,orange,dessert,cake,baking,vanilla

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