Cut the pastry into 10 x 3cm-wide lengths and 8 x 1cm-wide lengths. Place on baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper and refrigerate until needed. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the ...
Make the pastry cream: In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of the milk with the sugar and basil ... Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the apricot halves cut side up on the paper and ...
Set the bowl in the ice bath and let stand, stirring often, until the pastry cream has cooled completely. 6. Spread the pastry cream in the shell in an even layer. Arrange the apricot quarters in four ...
Partially thaw the puff pastry just until pliable. On a floured cutting board, cut the dough into 6 long slices. Roll the dough gently to widen the strips, as desired. Spread apricot jam down the ...