Delicate puff pastries paired with vanilla cream, white chocolate diamonds, and vibrant jewel fruits for an elegant dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Mini Pastries
01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
02 - 1 large egg, beaten for egg wash
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Vanilla Cream
04 - 1 cup whole milk
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 2 large egg yolks
08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ White Chocolate Diamonds
09 - 3.5 ounces high-quality white chocolate
10 - Edible silver leaf, optional for decoration
→ Jewel Fruits
11 - 1/2 cup raspberries
12 - 1/2 cup blueberries
13 - 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
14 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
→ Garnishes
15 - Edible flowers such as violets or pansies
16 - Fresh mint leaves
17 - Powdered sugar for dusting
# How To Make:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Cut the thawed puff pastry sheet into diamond shapes. Place them on the lined baking sheet, brush the tops lightly with beaten egg, and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and puffed. Remove and cool completely.
03 - In a saucepan, heat whole milk and vanilla extract until just simmering. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until pale. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously. Return the blend to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat, cover surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation, and chill until set.
04 - Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl placed over simmering water. Spread onto parchment paper in a thin, even layer. When slightly set but still pliable, cut into diamond shapes. Chill in refrigerator until firm. Optionally, decorate with edible silver leaf.
05 - Arrange the baked puff pastry diamonds on a large serving platter. Pipe or spoon the chilled vanilla cream onto select pastries. Scatter the white chocolate diamonds and jewel-like fruits around the platter. Garnish with edible flowers, fresh mint leaves, and lightly dust with powdered sugar.
06 - Present immediately, allowing guests to combine the different components as desired.
