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Recette de mille-feuille à la vanille, sauce caramel au beurre demi-sel

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Mille Feuille

Cultural Context

Mille Feuille, meaning 'a thousand layers' in French, hails from the classic French patisserie tradition. This elegant dessert features layers of flaky pastry and rich pastry cream, often enjoyed during special occasions and celebrations. Its intricate construction symbolizes the artistry of French baking, and today, variations can be found worldwide, showcasing local flavors and ingredients.

FrenchFRdessert
120 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
400 grammes pâte feuilletée
30 grammes sucre glace
50 centilitres lait 1/2 écrémé
1 gousse de vanille
100 grammes sucre semoule
3 oeufs
50 grammes farine de blé
30 centilitres crème liquide entière
200 grammes sucre semoule
50 grammes beurre demi-sel
20 centilitres crème liquide entière

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean offers a more intense flavor, while imitation is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

pastry cream

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: custard mix

Silken tofu provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until thin.

3

Cut the pastry into equal rectangles and place on a baking sheet.

4

Prick the pastry with a fork to prevent puffing and bake until golden, about 15-20 minutes.

5

Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

6

Prepare the pastry cream by whisking eggs, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.

7

Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming, then slowly add to the egg mixture while whisking.

8

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

9

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

10

Chill the pastry cream in the refrigerator until set, about 30 minutes.

11

Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cooled pastry cream.

12

Layer the baked puff pastry with pastry cream in between, starting and ending with pastry.

13

Dust the top layer with powdered sugar and optional chocolate or fruit for garnish.

14

Chill the assembled mille feuille for at least 1 hour before serving.

15

Slice carefully and serve cold.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

NapoleonMillefeuille
Local Name: Mille Feuille

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