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20-Min Custard Bites with Puff Pastry

Crispy puff pastry shells filled with silky egg custard, ready in minutes. No blind-baking, no fuss—just buttery, custardy bites that feel fancy.

Total time
20 min
Servings
12
Calories
185
Protein
4g
20-Min Custard Bites with Puff Pastry
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut puff pastry into 12 squares and press each into a muffin cup.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk eggs, condensed milk, whole milk, and vanilla until smooth and pale.

  3. Step 3

    Pour custard mixture into pastry shells, filling each about three-quarters full.

  4. Step 4

    Brush pastry edges lightly with egg yolk for golden color.

  5. Step 5

    Bake 12–14 minutes until custard is set but centers jiggle slightly, pastry edges golden.

  6. Step 6

    Cool 2 minutes in pan, then pop out and serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • small whisk
  • small bowl
  • oven

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