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Heavenly Cloud Pastries Fruit Glaze

Category: Sweet Treats to Satisfy Any Craving

Heavenly Cloud Pastries offer light, airy choux puffs filled with silky vanilla cream, inspired by the elegance of vintage train journeys. Each golden puff is topped with a dazzling red and gold fruit glaze, created from berry and apricot jams, and finished with a touch of edible gold for a luxurious effect. Perfect for high-tea or whimsical gatherings, these pastries pair beautifully with earl grey tea or sparkling rosé. Careful filling and chilling create irresistible texture, while gold dust adds show-stopping charm before serving.

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Heavenly Cloud Pastries with Red and Gold Fruit Glaze transport you to a storybook train ride above the clouds. These light-as-air choux puffs are filled with silken vanilla pastry cream then draped in a jewel-toned fruit glaze with a touch of luxury from edible gold. They are born for high-tea moments dreamy celebrations or just when everyday life needs a magical lift.

When I first served these at an afternoon gathering everyone stopped talking the moment they tasted the airy puffs. Now they are the dessert I make when I want to capture a little bit of fantasy.

What You’ll Need in Your Kitchen

  • Water: for steam to create the perfect puffy pastry
  • Unsalted butter: choose high quality for rich flavor in both choux and cream
  • Sugar: classic white sugar gives the right sweetness
  • Salt: just a pinch helps balance flavors
  • All-purpose flour: go for unbleached for the best pastry texture
  • Large eggs: fresh eggs give the most rise and custardy pastry cream
  • Milk: whole milk is best for richer cream filling
  • Cornstarch: ensures the pastry cream thickens to silk instead of soup
  • Egg yolks: for a golden color and lush creaminess
  • Vanilla extract: real vanilla adds depth and elegance
  • Red berry jam: pick the brightest you can for vibrant color and flavor
  • Apricot jam: brings a warm golden glow and delicate taste
  • Lemon juice: fresh lemon gives lift and keeps the glaze from being too sweet
  • Edible gold leaf or dust: find at specialty baking stores for the ultimate flourish

How to Make It Like a Pro

Make the Cloud Puffs:
Bring water butter sugar and salt to a gentle boil to melt the butter and dissolve the sugar. Add flour all at once then stir until the mixture pulls away and forms a smooth ball. Let this mixture cool for several minutes so you will not scramble the eggs. Add eggs one at a time mixing thoroughly after each so the dough is glossy and smooth. Use a piping bag to create even rounds on parchment. Bake with plenty of space for air to circulate. Let cool on a wire rack so steam does not make the bottoms soggy.
Prepare the Cloud Filling:
Whisk milk sugar and cornstarch together before heating so there are no lumps. Heat gently until starting to steam. In a separate bowl whisk egg yolks then slowly pour in the hot milk mixture stirring all the time so the eggs do not curdle. Return this to the pan and cook slowly until thick and luscious. Off the heat stir in real vanilla and butter then chill completely before piping into the puffs. Chilling helps set the cream and keeps the pastries crisp inside.
Create the Sunset Topping:
Combine red berry jam apricot jam and lemon juice in a small pan and warm until everything melts together and turns glossy. Strain with a fine sieve for perfect smoothness. Cool the glaze just enough that it spreads but will not soak the puffs. Spoon or gently brush over filled pastries then finish with flecks of gold for that magical touch.
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My favorite part is swirling gold dust on top right before serving. The look on friends faces as they bite through that shimmering glaze into the fluffy cloud always reminds me of celebrating small wonders with people I love.

Keep It Fresh and Delicious

Always store these pastries in the refrigerator in a covered box to protect the choux from drying. For maximum puffiness fill and glaze just before sharing. If making ahead bake the puffs and keep them unfilled until party time for best results.

Genius Ingredient Swaps

Try rosewater or orange blossom water instead of vanilla for a perfumed twist in the cream. If you have only strawberry jam add a touch of lemon zest to mimic brighter berry flavors. In a pinch use powdered sugar with a little water as an alternative glaze for simple days.

Plating Like a Chef

Use an elegant marble tray or vintage serving plate to echo the fantasy train theme. Arrange the pastries in a ring or crescent shape dust lightly with powdered sugar and tuck in a few edible petals or gold flecks for a final flourish.

The Story Behind the Bite

Each pastry is inspired by gilded adventures and daydreams of travel. When I make these I picture pastel skies trains gliding over hills velvet curtains and the sense that anything is possible. Every puff is a small edible daydream.

Recipe FAQs

→ Can I freeze the puffs?

Yes, freeze unfilled choux puffs. Fill them after thawing and warming slightly for best freshness.

→ What is a good alternative to edible gold leaf?

Try edible gold dust for sparkle or a dusting of powdered sugar to evoke a snowy cloud look.

→ Can I prepare these in advance?

Bake the pastry shells a day before. Fill and glaze just before serving for the best results.

→ What cream variations work well for the filling?

Rose or orange blossom creams add floral notes. Lavender-infused cream delivers a gentle, aromatic twist.

→ How should I store leftover pastries?

Keep filled pastries in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy within two days for top texture and flavor.

Heavenly Cloud Pastries Fruit Glaze

Airy choux puffs with vanilla cream filling, finished with shimmering red and gold fruit glaze for an elegant sweet treat.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Duration
65 mins
By: Loura

Recipe Type: Desserts

Skill Level: Intermediate

Cuisine: French

Portions Yielded: 8 Serving Size (16 filled pastries)

Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian

What You'll Need

→ Choux Pastry

01 240 ml water
02 113 g unsalted butter
03 12 g granulated sugar
04 1.5 g fine sea salt
05 125 g all-purpose flour
06 4 large eggs

→ Vanilla Pastry Cream

07 480 ml whole milk
08 100 g granulated sugar
09 30 g cornstarch
10 4 large egg yolks
11 10 ml vanilla extract
12 28 g unsalted butter

→ Red & Gold Fruit Glaze

13 120 g strawberry or raspberry jam
14 30 g apricot jam
15 5 ml lemon juice
16 Edible gold leaf or gold dust, for garnish (optional)

Steps To Follow

Step 01

In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides. Remove from heat; allow to cool for 5 minutes. Add eggs individually, mixing well after each addition, until smooth and glossy. Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe small rounds onto a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake at 200°C for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden, then cool completely.

Step 02

In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, and cornstarch. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking continuously. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and butter until incorporated. Cool completely; transfer pastry cream to a piping bag and pipe into the cooled choux puffs.

Step 03

Gently heat strawberry or raspberry jam with apricot jam and lemon juice until fluid. Strain to achieve a smooth glaze. Spoon or brush glaze over filled pastries. Apply edible gold leaf or dust for decoration if desired.

Step 04

Arrange pastries on an elegant platter, dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired, and serve with earl grey tea or sparkling rosé.

Step 05

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For the best texture, enjoy on the day of preparation.

Notes and Tips

  1. Ensure the pastry cream is fully chilled before filling to prevent the choux from softening.
  2. Piping bags provide the most uniform pastry shapes and ensure even filling.
  3. Dust pastries with gold dust just before serving for maximum shimmer.

Required Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Fine strainer

Allergy Info

Double-check every ingredient for possible allergens and consult a health professional if you're unsure.
  • Contains eggs, milk, and wheat (gluten).
  • Butter and milk may not be suitable for those with dairy allergies.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

These details are for informational purposes only and shouldn't replace medical advice.
  • Caloric Content: 185
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Proteins: 4 g