Classic Mille-Feuille
Experience the elegant layers of the Mille-Feuille, a classic French pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with a creamy filling. Perfect for any dessert lover!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk or Mixer
Ingredients
Puff Pastry
- 1 package puff pastry
Cream Filling
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp corn starch
Garnish
- fresh berries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the puff pastry.
- Roll out the puff pastry thinly and cut it into rectangular pieces for the layers of your Mille-Feuille.
- Place the pastry rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Prick the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing too much during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and corn starch until soft peaks form.
- Place one layer of pastry on a serving plate and spread a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Repeat the process with another layer of pastry, adding more whipped cream, and finish with a final pastry layer.
- Dust the top layer with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can drizzle melted chocolate on top or use a traditional pastry cream instead of whipped cream for a richer taste.