Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Do not leave the apricots in the boiling syrup to prevent them from disintegrating.
• • Thicken the pastry cream properly without boiling it for too long.
• • Blind bake the base until golden to avoid sogginess.

Safety Warnings

• • Boiling syrup can cause severe burns.
• • Handle the cold puff pastry carefully to avoid cuts from the knife.
• • Wear kitchen gloves when removing the pan from the oven.