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Berry Custard Filo Swirl Recipe

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4.6 from 76 reviews
  • Author: Harry
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Berry Custard Filo Swirl is a delightful dessert featuring crispy, golden filo pastry spirals filled with a smooth, creamy vanilla custard and topped with fresh raspberries and blueberries. Baked to perfection, this treat combines flaky texture with rich sweetness, making it an impressive yet easy-to-make dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Filo Pastry Swirl

  • 375 g Filo pastry (13 oz) (14 sheets)
  • 150 g Unsalted butter, melted (5 oz)

Custard

  • 300 ml Whipping cream (1 ¼ cups)
  • 170 g Caster sugar (¾ cup)
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract

Fruit Topping

  • 125 g Raspberries (4 oz)
  • 125 g Blueberries (4 oz)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), fan forced. Grease a 26 cm (10 inch) round baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt the butter: Gently melt the unsalted butter in a pan until fully liquid, ensuring it’s ready for brushing the filo sheets.
  3. Layer the filo: Place one sheet of filo pastry on your bench and brush it lightly with melted butter. Layer another sheet on top and brush again with butter. Repeat this layering to combine two sheets at a time for easier handling.
  4. Shape the filo swirl: Fold the layered filo sheets into a concertina (accordion) shape, then coil it into a spiral shape that will fit inside your prepared baking dish. Transfer the coiled filo carefully to the dish.
  5. Fill the dish: Continue repeating the layering, folding, and coiling process with the remaining filo sheets until the baking dish is full. Brush the entire filo swirl generously with any leftover melted butter.
  6. Bake the filo base: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the filo is golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  7. Prepare the custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whipping cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and caster sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  8. Pour custard over filo: Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the baked filo swirl, making sure it seeps into the folds and pockets of the pastry.
  9. Add the berries: Gently press the raspberries and blueberries into the custard and filo swirl, distributing them evenly to infuse flavor and color.
  10. Bake the assembled dessert: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 35 minutes or until the custard is set and the filo turns a beautiful golden brown.
  11. Cool and serve: Allow the dessert to cool for about 10 minutes. Before serving, dust the top with icing sugar for a sweet finishing touch. Serve warm for the best taste and texture experience.

Notes

  • Handle filo pastry carefully as it dries out quickly; keep unused sheets covered with a damp cloth.
  • For a richer custard, you may substitute some of the whipping cream with whole milk.
  • If fresh berries are not available, frozen berries can be used but ensure they are thawed and drained properly.
  • The dessert is best enjoyed warm on the day it is made to preserve the crispness of the filo.
  • To make brushing easier, use a pastry brush and work slowly to avoid tearing the delicate filo sheets.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: berry custard filo swirl, filo dessert, baked custard, raspberry blueberry dessert, flaky pastry dessert

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