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Lobster Tail Pastry: Master the Art of Making Irresistible Delights


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  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 pastries
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the luxurious taste of our Lobster Tail Pastry, a decadent Italian dessert with a crispy shell and a creamy filling. Perfect for special occasions or a sophisticated sweet treat.


Ingredients

Puff pastry dough

Whole milk

Granulated sugar

Cornstarch

Egg yolks

Vanilla extract

Whipping cream

Powdered sugar for dusting


Instructions

  • Roll out the puff pastry and cut into strips. Wrap them in a spiral to form the lobster tail shape.
  • Bake the pastry shells until golden brown.
  • For the filling, heat milk and sugar in a saucepan. Whisk egg yolks with cornstarch and vanilla, then temper with the hot milk.
  • Cook until thickened, then cool completely.
  • Whip cream to stiff peaks and fold into the custard mixture.
  • Pipe the filling into the cooled pastry shells and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Ensure the pastry is cold before baking for optimal puff.

The custard can be made a day in advance.

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pastry
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg