Elegant dessert with puff pastry, vanilla cream, white chocolate diamonds, and vibrant jewel-like fruits for an indulgent treat.
# Components:
→ Mini Pastries
01 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
02 - 1 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 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 (violets or pansies)
16 - Fresh mint leaves
17 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cut the puff pastry into diamond shapes. Place on the baking sheet, brush lightly with beaten egg, and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and puffed. Allow to cool.
03 - Heat whole milk and vanilla extract in a saucepan until just simmering. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until pale. Gradually pour the hot milk into the yolk mixture while whisking. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and chill.
04 - Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Pour the melted chocolate onto parchment paper and spread into a thin layer. When slightly set but still pliable, cut into diamond shapes. Chill until firm. Optionally, decorate with edible silver leaf.
05 - Arrange puff pastry diamonds on a serving platter. Pipe or spoon vanilla cream onto select pastries. Add white chocolate diamonds and scatter the assorted jewel fruits. Garnish with edible flowers, fresh mint leaves, and dust with powdered sugar.
06 - Present immediately, allowing guests to combine flavors freely.
