Puff Pastry Pillows

Name: Puff Pastry Pillows
Ingredients: 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1large egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or coarse sugar; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1large egg
1/4 cup milk
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar or coarse sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Carefully open each puff pastry sheet. Cut each sheet of pastry at creases, forming 3 strips. Cut each strip widthwise into 7 pieces.
2

Combine egg and milk; lightly brush egg mixture over pastry. Sprinkle with sugar. Place on lightly greased
3

. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Split into top and bottom halves.
4

In a saucepan, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Cool.
5

Transfer to a bowl; beat in the butter, sugar, vanilla, almond extract and salt until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Spread 1 tablespoonful on bottom half of each pastry; replace tops. Store in refrigerator.