Pin A whimsical assortment of elegant, crown-shaped treats perfect for celebrations or princess-themed parties.
These treats bring a magical touch to any party and always impress guests with their beauty and flavor.
Ingredients
- Pastry: 1 sheet (about 250 g) puff pastry, thawed, 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Vanilla Cream Filling: 250 ml whole milk, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 large egg yolk, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Decoration: 100 g white chocolate, melted, 50 g pink or purple sanding sugar, edible gold pearls or decorative sprinkles, 12 raspberries or small strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to 3 4 mm thickness. Using a crown-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 12 crowns. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 3:
- Brush each crown with beaten egg. Bake for 15 20 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool completely.
- Step 4:
- Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla cream: In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until steaming. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolk until smooth. Slowly pour in hot milk while whisking. Return mixture to the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened (2 3 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool.
- Step 5:
- Slice each pastry crown horizontally. Spread or pipe vanilla cream onto the bottom half, then sandwich with the top half.
- Step 6:
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over each crown and immediately sprinkle with sanding sugar and edible gold pearls. Top with a raspberry or strawberry, if using.
- Step 7:
- Arrange the crowns on a decorative tray for serving.
Pin Gathering around with family to enjoy these crown-shaped delights makes every celebration extra special.
Notes
Pair with sparkling lemonade or berry punch for a festive touch.
Required Tools
Crown-shaped cookie cutter, baking sheet, parchment paper, saucepan, whisk, piping bag or spoon
Allergen Information
Contains milk, eggs, and wheat (gluten). May contain traces of nuts if using certain decorations or pastry brands. Always check ingredient labels for allergens.
Pin This dessert tray adds a regal flair to any event and delights both the eyes and palate.
Recipe Questions
- → What type of pastry is used?
A sheet of thawed puff pastry provides a light and flaky base for the crown shapes.
- → How is the vanilla cream prepared?
The vanilla cream is made by cooking milk with sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolk, then flavored with pure vanilla extract and cooled before filling.
- → Can I substitute the decoration ingredients?
Yes, white chocolate can be swapped for royal icing, and you may choose different colored sanding sugars or sprinkles to suit your theme.
- → What tools are needed to shape the crowns?
A crown-shaped cookie cutter is essential for cutting the puff pastry into uniform crown shapes.
- → How should the crowns be assembled?
Once baked and cooled, each crown is sliced horizontally, filled with vanilla cream, then topped with the other half before decorating.