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Blueberry Phyllo Baskets: Crispy Pastry Filled with Creamy Custard and Fresh Berries
Perfect Blueberry Phyllo Baskets for parties or an elegant treat at home
These blueberry phyllo baskets are a delicious combination of crispy pastry, smooth custard, and fresh berries. They are easy to make, look impressive, and taste like a fancy dessert without all the fuss. Perfect for family gatherings, tea time, or any occasion where you want something sweet and light.
Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Phyllo Baskets Recipe
- Crispy, golden phyllo pastry that melts in your mouth
- Smooth, creamy filling made with either pastry cream or vanilla pudding
- Sweet and tangy blueberry coulis adds a fresh burst of flavor
- Easy to make in a muffin tin for perfectly shaped mini desserts
- Can be prepared ahead of time for stress-free entertaining
Blueberry phyllo baskets are a simple way to impress your guests. Crispy pastry, creamy custard, and fresh blueberry coulis come together in these mini desserts.
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Mini Blueberry Phyllo Baskets in Under 30 Minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Resting Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Easy
Description
Mini phyllo cups filled with smooth custard and topped with sweet blueberries. A delightful dessert everyone will love
Ingredients
Phyllo Baskets
- 6 sheets phyllo pastry
- Butter for brushing
12-piece muffin tin
Pastry Cream Filling
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/2 cup whipped fresh cream
Blueberry Coulis
- 1 punnet of blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with water
Instructions
Phyllo Baskets
- Preheat oven to 150°C / 300°F and grease a 12-piece muffin tin.
- Cut phyllo sheets in half to make rectangles. Layer 2 sheets per muffin casing.
- Brush each layer lightly with melted butter.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes, watching closely. Remove carefully and cool on a wire rack.
Pastry Cream Filling
- Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk and egg yolks.
- Add milk mixture and butter to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens (about 1 minute).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, touching the cream. Chill for 2 hours.
- Whip chilled pastry cream until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
- Alternative: Use vanilla instant pudding mixed with cream for a quicker filling.
Blueberry Coulis
- Boil blueberries, water, lemon juice, and sugar until slightly thick.
- Stir in cornstarch paste to thicken further. Cool completely.
Assembly
- Fill cooled phyllo baskets with pastry cream or pudding.
- Drizzle blueberry coulis over the top.
- Dust with icing sugar and garnish with fresh mint.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Gail
Mini phyllo baskets filled with creamy custard and topped with fresh blueberry coulis. Perfect easy dessert for parties, tea time, or a special treat at home.
Blueberry Phyllo Baskets combine crisp pastry, creamy custard, and fresh blueberry coulis. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they deliver a sweet, fresh, and elegant dessert everyone will love.
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These sound incredible!
Thank you so much Joanne, hope you will give them a try and above all enjoy it.