Milles Feuilles Napoleon Pastry Recipe

Indulge in the heavenly combination of light-as-air whipped cream, rich eggy custard, and flawlessly crisp puff pastry layers in this classic Mille-Feuille Napoleon. This elegant dessert is surprisingly easy to make, requiring minimal assembly just before serving to ensure optimal texture and flavor. Prepare the components ahead of time for a stress-free dessert experience that will impress your guests!

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 988 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Milles Feuilles Napoleon Pastry

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How to Make Milles Feuilles Napoleon Pastry

  1. **Make the Puff Pastry:** (If using store-bought, skip to step 4)
  2. Prepare your puff pastry dough according to your preferred recipe or use store-bought.
  3. Roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 4x6 inch rectangles.
  4. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  5. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. **Make the Pastry Cream:**
  7. In a saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
  8. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  9. In a separate bowl, whisk 3 large egg yolks lightly. Slowly temper the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
  10. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens further.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
  12. Let cool completely.
  13. **Make the Whipped Cream:**
  14. In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  15. **Assemble the Mille-Feuille:**
  16. Spread a layer of pastry cream evenly over one puff pastry rectangle.
  17. Top with another puff pastry rectangle and repeat with pastry cream.
  18. Finish with the final puff pastry layer.
  19. Frost the top with whipped cream, creating a decorative design if desired.
  20. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

161g

Carbs

24g

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