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Puff Pastries with Nutella Cream and Almond Coffee Banana Smoothie finished dish

Puff Pastries with Nutella Cream and Almond Coffee Banana Smoothie

Recipe card for Puff Pastries with Nutella Cream and Almond Coffee Banana Smoothie.
Course: Drink

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • Puff pastry – 400 g (14 oz), store-bought or homemade
  • Egg – 1, beaten for egg wash
  • Almond flakes – 30 g (1.1 oz), toasted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Roll Out the Puff Pastry: If using store-bought puff pastry, roll it out on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry into 8-10 squares or rectangles, depending on the size you prefer for the pastries.
  3. Apply the Egg Wash: Brush each pastry square with the beaten egg to give it a golden, shiny finish when baked.
  4. Add Almond Flakes: Sprinkle the almond flakes evenly on top of each pastry, pressing gently so they stick to the egg wash.
  5. Bake: Transfer the pastry squares to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up. Once done, set aside to cool completely.
  6. Make the Vanilla Pudding: In a medium saucepan, combine 60 g of vanilla-flavored pudding powder with 50 g of sugar and 300 ml of milk. Whisk together until smooth and heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  7. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip 200 ml of whipping cream until soft peaks form. Set it aside.
  8. Mix Nutella with Pudding: Once the pudding has cooled, fold in the Nutella and stir until smooth and well combined.
  9. Combine with Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the Nutella pudding mixture, creating a light and fluffy cream filling.
  10. Slice the Pastries: Once the puff pastries have cooled, carefully slice each one in half horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer.
  11. Fill with Nutella Cream: Spoon a generous amount of Nutella cream onto the bottom half of each pastry. Layer a few slices of fresh strawberries on top of the cream for a burst of freshness.
  12. Close the Pastries: Place the top half of the pastry over the cream and strawberries to close the pastry.
  13. Dissolve Coffee: In a small cup, dissolve the 20 g of instant coffee in 100 ml of hot water. Set aside to cool slightly.
  14. Blend the Smoothie: In a blender, combine the bananas, 150 ml of milk, 30 ml of whipping cream, 20 g of powdered sugar, 5 ml of vanilla essence, and the cooled coffee. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  15. Top with Almonds: Pour the smoothie into glasses and sprinkle the chopped almonds on top for a crunchy garnish.
  16. Serve the Pastries: Place the filled Nutella pastries on a serving plate, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve alongside the refreshing banana coffee smoothie.

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