Fish-Shaped Custard Pastry
A fun, quick treat: golden fish-shaped pastries filled with creamy custard, topped with a strawberry slice and black sesame seeds. Perfect for a playful snack or dessert.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- ½ cup custard
- 1 large strawberry
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the 1 sheet puff pastry into 4 fish shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- 2
Place 2 tbsp custard in the center of 2 pastry fish, leaving a border. Brush edges with beaten egg, then top with the remaining fish shapes and press edges to seal.
- 3
Brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg and sprinkle with 1 tsp black sesame seeds. Bake until golden and puffed, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Let cool for 5 minutes, then top each pastry with a thin slice of strawberry before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- fish-shaped cookie cutter
- pastry brush
- knife
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