Ingredients
1 package (17-1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed3/4 cup sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups milk3 egg yolks, beaten1 tablespoon butter3 teaspoons vanilla extractTOPPING:2 cups heavy whipping cream1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 pints fresh strawberries, slicedAdditional confectioners’ sugar
Preparation
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry sheet to a 9-in. square. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into a bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate, without stirring, until chilled.
For topping, beat cream in a chilled large bowl until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form.
Place one pastry square on a serving platter. Top with the custard, strawberries, sweetened whipped cream and second pastry. Dust with confectioners’ sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.
