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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
500 g puff pastry sheets
1 lt milk
5 egg yolks
200 g whipping cream
150 g sugar
100 g corn flour
3 g salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
150 g butter
icing sugar

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 at 200°C (390°F).

2

Bake the puff pastry sheets for 25 minutes.

3

Whisk together 1 lt milk, 5 egg yolks, 150 g sugar, 100 g corn flour, and 3 g salt over medium heat until the cream thickens.

4

Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 150 g butter to the mixture.

5

Cover the cream with cling film, ensuring it touches the cream, and refrigerate until cool.

6

Beat the cream again a little after cooling.

7

Layer the mille feuille by placing a puff pastry sheet at the bottom, adding half of the cream, then another puff pastry sheet, the rest of the cream, and finally the remaining puff pastry in chunks.

8

Sift icing sugar on top.

Cooking Techniques

bakinglayeringwhiskingchilling

Equipment Needed

ovenwhiskcling film

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

NapoleonMillefeuille
Local Name: Mille Feuille

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