Oranais: a step-by-step recipe

Oranais: a step-by-step recipe

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Today, we talk about a mix of puff pastry, pastry cream, and canned apricots... the ORANAIS! A pastry also known by several other names: "abricotine", "apricot glasses", or even "apricot croissant". A very easy recipe to make and perfect for your breakfasts, brunches, desserts, and snacks. Thanks to the simplicity of this recipe and our step-by-step explanations, feel free to make these homemade Oranais with your children!

Ingredients

Pastry cream:

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 puff pastry sheet
  • 1 can of tinned apricots (500g)
  • 1 egg
  • icing sugar

Materials

  • bowl, saucepan, whisk, baking tray, oven

Preparation

  • Step 1:

    Step 1 - Oranais: a step-by-step recipe

    Pastry cream: Put the milk to boil with the sliced vanilla pod and its seeds. Meanwhile, put the yolks in a bowl with the sugar. Beat energetically until the mixture becomes creamy. Add the cornstarch and mix well.

  • Step 2:

    Step 2 - Oranais: a step-by-step recipe

    Once the milk has boiled, gradually add it to the previous mixture. Then return everything to the pot and place it back on medium heat.

  • Step 3:

    Step 3 - Oranais: a step-by-step recipe

    Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until the cream thickens, which takes about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, then cover directly against the cream with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Allow to cool completely.

  • Step 4:

    Step 4 - Oranais: a step-by-step recipe

    Cut the puff pastry sheet into 4 rectangles of the same size. Spread some cold pastry cream diagonally on each rectangle.

  • Step 5:

    Step 5 - Oranais: a step-by-step recipe

    Place 3 apricot halves on the pastry cream, then fold the 2 edges of the pastry over the apricots.

  • Step 6:

    Step 6 - Oranais: a step-by-step recipe

    Brush each hand pie with beaten egg, then sprinkle with icing sugar.

  • Step 7:

    Step 7 - Oranais: a step-by-step recipe

    Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F (180°C).

  • Step 8:

    Step 8 - Oranais: a step-by-step recipe

    And there you have it, your Oranais are ready!

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