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French Mille-Feuille (Napoleon Pastry)

A classic French dessert made with layers of crispy puff pastry, rich pastry cream, and a sweet glaze.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
CHILL TIME 1 hour
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry Layers

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

For the Pastry Cream

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder optional for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 6 equal rectangles. Place them on the baking sheet and prick the surface with a fork to prevent puffing. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool.
  • For the pastry cream, heat the milk in a saucepan until warm. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually add the warm milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  • Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool completely.
  • To assemble, spread pastry cream over one puff pastry layer. Top with another layer and repeat, ending with a puff pastry layer on top.
  • For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over the top layer. If desired, draw lines with cocoa glaze and create a feathered pattern using a toothpick.
  • Chill for 1 hour before serving.

NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)

Calories: 320 kcal
Carbs: 35 g
Fat: 18 g
Protein: 5 g