Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Rest the puff pastry in the refrigerator (2 h)
• • Bake the puff pastry with a protective sheet to avoid over‑expansion
• • Temper the egg‑milk mixture to avoid lumps
• • Cook the pastry cream until thickened without burning
• • Quick assembly so the pastry stays crisp

Safety Warnings

• • Handle the hot oven (200 °C) with kitchen gloves.
• • Boiling milk can cause burns – handle it carefully.
• • Use a sharp knife to avoid slipping.