Description
Delightful and easy-to-make lemon curd puff pastries featuring flaky, golden puff pastry filled with tangy, sweet lemon curd. Perfect as a quick dessert or a sweet snack, these pastries combine buttery layers with vibrant citrus flavor, finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Filling
- 1 cup lemon curd
For Egg Wash
- 1 egg, beaten
Finishing
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the puff pastries to a golden finish.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to even thickness to allow for easy handling and cutting.
- Cut Pastry Squares: Cut the rolled pastry into squares of desired size, ensuring enough space to fold over and seal with filling inside.
- Add Lemon Curd: Place a generous dollop of lemon curd right in the center of each pastry square for a burst of citrus flavor inside.
- Fold and Seal: Fold the pastry squares over the lemon curd filling to form a pocket, carefully sealing the edges by pressing them together to prevent leakage during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each filled pastry with beaten egg to promote a glossy, golden brown finish after baking.
- Bake Pastries: Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the puff pastry is puffed, crisp, and golden brown.
- Cool and Dust: Allow the pastries to cool slightly on a wire rack, then dust them lightly with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is cold before rolling and cutting to retain its flakiness.
- You can use homemade or store-bought lemon curd for convenience.
- Seal the edges well using a fork to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- For a shiny finish, brush the egg wash gently and evenly.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best taste and texture.
- Store leftover pastries in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
