Classic Mille-Feuille

Indulge in the timeless elegance of a *Classic Mille-Feuille*, a French pastry masterpiece that's as impressive to serve as it is delicious to eat. This layered dessert features three golden, flaky puff pastry sheets baked to crisp perfection, sandwiching a luscious vanilla pastry cream made from whole milk infused with real vanilla bean. Topped with a glossy icing and intricate chocolate drizzle, this dessert is as beautiful as it is indulgent. With its delightful contrast of textures—airy pastry, creamy filling, and sweet glaze—this Mille-Feuille is perfect for celebrations or simply treating yourself to a taste of Parisian patisserie. Ready in just 90 minutes and making 8 servings, this recipe is a showstopper for parties or elegant afternoon tea spreads.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 sheets Puff pastry sheets
• 500 ml Whole milk
• 1 Vanilla bean
• 4 Egg yolks
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 40 grams Cornstarch
• 25 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 grams Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 30 grams Dark chocolate

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the puff pastry sheets on the parchment-lined baking sheet and prick all over with a fork to prevent puffing. Cover with another sheet of parchment and a second baking tray to weigh it down.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove the top tray and parchment halfway through baking.

Step 4

While the pastry is baking, prepare the pastry cream. Pour the milk into a saucepan. Cut the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and add both the bean and seeds to the milk.

Step 5

Bring the milk to a simmer over medium heat, then remove it from the heat and let it infuse for 10 minutes.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick. Whisk in the cornstarch until smooth.

Step 7

Remove the vanilla bean from the milk and gradually whisk the warm milk into the egg mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan.

Step 8

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Allow it to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until very thick.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Cool completely.

Step 10

For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar and water until smooth. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler.

Step 11

Spread half of the pastry cream over one piece of baked pastry. Top with the second pastry sheet and spread the remaining cream. Top with the final sheet of pastry.

Step 12

Spread the glaze evenly over the top pastry layer. Drizzle melted chocolate over the glaze and use a toothpick to create a pattern.

Step 13

Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to set. Use a sharp knife to trim the edges and cut into servings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1063.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2644.6

Total Fat 119.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 857.4mg	0%
Sodium 906.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 360.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 240.8g
Protein 40.4g	0%

Vitamin D 300.1IU	0%
Calcium 777.6mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 1245.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 53.8%