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Mille-Feuille (Napoleon Pastry)

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Mille-Feuille, also known as Napoleon Pastry, is a classic French dessert made with layers of flaky puff pastry, creamy pastry cream, and a delicate glaze or powdered sugar topping. It is elegant, rich, and perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 3 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp melted chocolate (for decoration, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place puff pastry sheets on baking trays lined with parchment paper. Prick with a fork and cover with another baking sheet to prevent puffing. Bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
  2. In a saucepan, heat milk until just simmering. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually add hot milk while whisking.
  3. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter. Let cool completely, covering with plastic wrap to prevent skin.
  4. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. To assemble, place one sheet of pastry on a serving plate, spread evenly with pastry cream. Repeat with another pastry layer and more cream. Top with final pastry sheet.
  6. Spread glaze on top layer. Optionally, pipe melted chocolate in lines and drag a toothpick through to create a marbled pattern.
  7. Chill for at least 1–2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For cleaner slices, use a serrated knife.
  • You can dust with powdered sugar instead of glaze for a simpler finish.
  • Best served chilled.

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Keywords: Mille-Feuille, Napoleon pastry, French dessert, puff pastry, pastry cream

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