FRENCH APRICOT PASTRY RECIPE
Beautiful French apricot pastries made with store-bought puff pastry, pastry cream and tart apricots. The perfect easy treat to make for any Sunday brunch!
Provided by Beth Le Manach
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- The day before, make the pastry cream.
- In a medium sauce pan add the milk, sugar, and vanilla bean paste and pod. Bring to a simmer and the vanilla seeds rise to the top. Fish out the vanilla bean pod with tongs, and allow the milk mixture to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl add egg yolks and cornstarch. Whisk together until a pale-yellow paste forms. Slowly add the milk mixture to the paste mixture, whisking until combined.
- Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a cleaned-out sauce pot. Heat mixture on medium high heat, whisking all the while until thickened. Soon after a pastry cream will begin to form. Whisk until it reaches pudding-like consistency. Whisk in butter.
- Transfer pastry cream to a shallow bowl and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or until completely cooled.
- Drain apricots of their syrup and place on a plate. Place 1 puff pastry square on a floured surface, rotating it to a diamond shape facing you. Spread 2 tablespoons of pastry cream in the center of the diamond. Spread out to about 3 inches long. Place apricots, cut side down at the edge of the pastry cream.
- Brush the perimeter of the pastry with egg wash. Then take the two-outer points of the diamond, at the sides and bring them towards the center, folding one over the other and brushing seal with the egg wash to affix it together. Brush the outer pastry area with egg wash as well.
- At this point, pastry cream should not be visible when you fold this up, only apricots should be visible.
- Gently place a floured metal spatula under the pastry and transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Continue the process until 6 pastries are formed. Place the tray in the fridge, tented lightly with foil until ready to bake.
- To bake place pastries into a pre-heated 400F (200C) oven for 20-25 mins or until golden brown and puffed up. Allow to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile place the apricot jam in a sauce pan to melt the jam and liquefy. Brush the jam on the pastries and apricots to create a shiny surface. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 92 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 88 grams sodium, Sugar 14 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat
APRICOT-PUFF PASTRY SQUARES
Enjoy Apricot-Puff Pastry Squares, featuring fresh apricots simmered with brown sugar. These Apricot-Puff Pastry Squares get the special treatment with a topping of the apricots and COOL WHIP.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 servings, 1 pastry square
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425ºF.
- Unfold pastry sheet on cutting board; cut into 9 squares. Place in single layer on parchment-covered baking sheet.
- Use tip of sharp knife to score lines 1/2 inch from edges of each square; prick center of each square with fork. Brush with milk; sprinkle with nuts.
- Bake 13 to 15 min. or until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in medium skillet on medium heat. Add sugar and apricots; stir. Cook 5 min. or until apricots are softened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Let stand until ready to use.
- Top pastry squares with COOL WHIP and apricot mixture just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g
APRICOT PUFF PASTRY TWISTS WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle, about 12 by 15 inches. Spread preserves over the dough, to within 1/2-inch of the edges. Fold dough in half lengthwise. Gently roll again to seal edges. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut dough crosswise into 1/2-inch thick strips. Take each strip by the ends and tie into a knot. Arrange knots on a large baking sheet and press down the ends. Bake 6 to 10 minutes, until puffed up and golden brown.
- Scoop frozen yogurt or ice cream into dessert bowls and lay twists over top.
APRICOT & ALMOND BISTRO TART
The simplest, most delicous apricot tart you'll ever make
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 220C/gas 7/fan 200C. Unroll the pastry on to a lightly dampened baking sheet (this creates steam which helps puff up the pastry), then sprinkle over the ground almonds. Lay the apricot halves over the top, nestling them closely together, right up to the edge of the pastry.
- Dust with the icing sugar and bake for 20-25 minutes until the sugar starts to caramelise a little. If you like, drizzle with maple syrup and serve hot, warm or cold. If you really want to indulge, serve with a spoonful of clotted cream or a pouring of single cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.37 milligram of sodium
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What are apricot puff pastry squares?
Apricot puff pastry squares are a pastry made from puff pastry dough and filled with a sweet apricot filling. The filling is usually made from fresh or dried apricots mixed with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. The pastry is cut into squares and baked until golden brown. Apricot puff pastry squares are usually served as a dessert and are often served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.Ingredients
To make apricot puff pastry squares, you will need the following ingredients:- Puff pastry dough
- Fresh or dried apricots
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
- Cinnamon
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- Egg wash (1 egg whisked with a splash of water)
Instructions (without recipe)
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Start by making your apricot filling. If using fresh apricots, wash, pit and chop them into small pieces. If using dried apricots, soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes, then drain and chop. 3. In a medium saucepan, combine the apricots, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the apricots are soft and broken down, about 10-12 minutes. 4. Remove from heat and let the filling cool. 5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out your puff pastry dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. 6. Cut the pastry into squares using a knife or pastry cutter. 7. Place a spoonful of apricot filling in the center of each square. 8. Fold each corner of the square in towards the center, creating a small pocket that encloses the filling. 9. Press the edges of the square together to seal the pocket. 10. Brush each square with egg wash. 11. Place the squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. 12. Let the squares cool for a few minutes before serving.Variations
While apricot puff pastry squares are delicious on their own, there are many variations you can try to switch things up. Here are a few ideas:- Try adding a dollop of cream cheese to the filling for an extra creamy twist.
- Serve the squares with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra decadent treat.
- Add chopped nuts, such as almonds or pecans, to the filling for a crunchy texture.
- Swap out the apricots for other fruits, such as peaches or apples.