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Mille-Feuille (Napoleon)

Three layers of crisp puff pastry with vanilla pastry cream. A French pastry shop classic.

Hard⏱️ 2 hours🍽️ 8 servings🔥 380 cal
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🥄 Ingredients

  • 1 lb puff pastry
  • 2 cups pastry cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 oz dark chocolate, melted

📝 Instructions

  1. 1

    Roll puff pastry thin. Cut into three rectangles.

  2. 2

    Prick all over with fork.

  3. 3

    Bake between two sheet pans at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cool completely.

  5. 5

    Spread pastry cream on two layers.

  6. 6

    Stack layers, ending with plain layer on top.

  7. 7

    Make glaze with powdered sugar and milk.

  8. 8

    Spread glaze, pipe chocolate lines, drag through for pattern.

  9. 9

    Chill before slicing with serrated knife.

💡 Pro Tips

  • ✓Weighing pastry flat prevents puffing unevenly.
  • ✓Cut portions with serrated knife using sawing motion.
  • ✓Assemble just before serving for crisp layers.
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
2 hours

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