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Lobster Tail Pastry

Layers of incredibly flaky, crispy pastry with a smooth, rich, and creamy filling, topped with a sweet glaze.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 12 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • For the Dough: 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the Dough: 3/4 cup 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • For the Dough: 1/2 cup ice water
  • For the Cream Filling: 1 cup whole milk
  • For the Cream Filling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • For the Cream Filling: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • For the Cream Filling: 2 large egg yolks
  • For the Cream Filling: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Filling: 1/2 cup heavy cream cold
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 2-3 tablespoons milk or water
  • For the Glaze: 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice optional, for flavor

Instructions
 

  • Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut into the flour until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add ice water until the dough comes together. Form a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
  • Roll and Fold the Dough: Roll chilled dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Fold in thirds like a letter. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Repeat this rolling and folding process two more times, with 30 minutes of chilling in between each turn.
  • Make the Cream Filling: Whisk together milk, sugar, and flour in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Temper egg yolks with hot milk mixture, then add back to the saucepan. Cook until thick and smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Pour into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until cold. Whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into the chilled cream filling.
  • Shape the Lobster Tails: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick and cut into 4-inch squares. Stretch a square into a diamond, place filling in the center, and roll into a cone shape. Pinch seam to seal. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the Pastries: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • Make the Glaze and Finish: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk/water, and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled pastries. Let glaze set before serving.