Delicious Weekend Dessert Recipe: Cream-Filled Pastry Bananas
Every weekend calls for a delightful treat, and these cream-filled pastry bananas are just the perfect dessert to indulge in. This recipe is easy and quick, making it a favorite for weekend baking. The combination of light, airy pastry filled with rich, creamy custard is simply irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or just treating yourself, these pastries will surely impress.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 180ml water (3/4 cup)
- 90g butter (6 tbsp)
- 130g plain flour (1 cup)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch sugar
- 4 eggs
For the Cream:
- 2 eggs
- 150g sugar (3/4 cup)
- 70g corn starch (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp)
- 500ml milk (2 cups)
- Vanillin (to taste)
- 50g butter (3.5 tbsp)
Instructions
Prepare the Cream:
- Beat 2 eggs with sugar in a saucepan using a whisk until the mixture is foamy.
- Add the cornstarch and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the milk, continuing to stir constantly.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and add vanillin (or vanilla sugar if vanillin is unavailable). Stir well.
- Add the butter and stir until it melts completely.
- Let the cream cool, then transfer it to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Prepare the Dough:
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside.
- Pour water into a saucepan with a non-stick surface. Add butter, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of sugar.
- Heat the mixture on the stove until the butter melts completely.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add sifted flour. Mix well until a smooth paste forms.
- Return the saucepan to the stove and cook the dough over low heat, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
- Gradually mix the beaten eggs into the dough until it becomes smooth and slightly thinner.
Shape and Bake the Pastries:
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Fill a pastry bag with the dough and pipe out shapes resembling bananas, about 10 centimeters long, onto the baking sheet. Leave enough space between each as they will expand during baking.
- Smooth out raised pieces of dough with a finger dipped in water.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Bake the pastries for about 30 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Let the pastries cool completely before filling.
Fill the Pastries:
- Make two small holes at the bottom of each pastry using a knife.
- Fill a pastry bag with the prepared cream, fitted with a narrow tip.
- Insert the tip into the holes and squeeze the cream into the pastries until filled.
Serve:
- Arrange the filled pastries on a serving plate.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade dessert!
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12
- Calories per serving: 220
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
- Sodium: 80mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 24g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 12g
- Protein: 4g
These cream-filled pastry bananas are not only delightful but also relatively simple to prepare. With their crisp exterior and creamy filling, they are sure to become a weekend favorite. Enjoy baking and savoring these tasty treats!