Millefeuille: The Classic Recipe for a Fragrant and Delicious Dessert

Millefeuille: The Classic Recipe for a Fragrant and Delicious Dessert – 5 Layers of Heavenly Flavor (Page 4 ) | March 20, 2025

4. Assemble the Millefeuille:

Now that your puff pastry and pastry cream are ready, it’s time to assemble your Millefeuille.

Place the first layer of puff pastry on a serving platter.
Using a pastry bag or piping bag, pipe a generous layer of the pastry cream onto the pastry sheet. Spread it evenly across the surface using a spatula.
Place the second puff pastry sheet on top of the cream and repeat the process of piping the cream over it.
Place the final layer of puff pastry on top.

5. Decorate the Millefeuille:

Once the dessert is fully assembled, pour the icing over the top layer of pastry. You can use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
If you used dark chocolate, drizzle it over the icing in a zigzag pattern or in decorative lines.
To add an extra touch of class, you can sift a little powdered sugar on top of the dessert for a snow-like finish.

Let the Millefeuille rest for a few minutes to allow the icing to set before slicing.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

Cut the Millefeuille into generous slices using a sharp knife. The layers should be visible, with the creamy pastry cream in between the crispy puff pastry layers. Serve immediately and enjoy this fragrant, decadent dessert.

Recipe Variations:

Fruit Millefeuille: Add fresh fruit like raspberries, strawberries, or sliced kiwi between the layers of pastry cream for a refreshing twist.
Chocolate Millefeuille: Replace some of the milk in the pastry cream with melted dark chocolate to create a rich chocolate pastry cream.
Caramel Millefeuille: Drizzle caramel sauce between the layers of pastry cream for an indulgent and flavorful variation.