Mille Feuille, also known as Napoleon, is a classic French pastry made with layers of crispy puff pastry and rich pastry cream. This dessert is sure to impress your guests with its delicate layers and exquisite taste.
Mille Feuille is a delectable dessert that is sure to impress anyone who tries it. With its crispy layers of puff pastry and rich pastry cream, this classic French pastry is perfect for any special occasion or just as a sweet treat. Give it a try and delight your taste buds!
Mille Feuille step by step
To assemble the Mille Feuille, place one layer of puff pastry on a serving platter and spread a generous amount of pastry cream on top. Repeat with the remaining layers of puff pastry and pastry cream, ending with a layer of puff pastry on top. Sprinkle the top layer with powdered sugar.
Refrigerate the Mille-Feuille for at least an hour to allow the layers to set. When you’re ready to serve, use a sharp knife to slice the pastry into individual portions. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Strawberries
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into three equal pieces and prick each piece all over with a fork.
- Place the pastry pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and milk until smooth.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and softened butter. Let the pastry cream cool to room temperature.
- To assemble the Mille-Feuille, place one piece of the cooled puff pastry on a serving platter, spread a layer of pastry cream over it and decorate with strawberries cut in slices.
- Repeat the layers of pastry strawberries and cream, ending with a layer of pastry on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the layers to set.
- Dust the top layer with powdered sugar just before serving.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the Mille-Feuille into individual portions.
Enjoy your homemade Mille-Feuille pastry!
