French Vanilla Slices (Mille-feuilles)

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 15
French Vanilla Slices (Mille-feuilles), a classic French pastry
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

3 hours 45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups milk
7 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 whole vanilla bean
3/4 cup castor sugar or superfine sugar
1 pinch salt
6 egg yolks
1 1/2 packages frozen puff pastry
1/2 cup apricot preserves ( optional )
confectioners ' sugar for dusting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
470
Sugar
23g
Fat
28g
The French Vanilla Slices (Mille-feuilles) is a classic French pastry that originated in the early 19th century. It consists of layers of flaky puff pastry and smooth vanilla custard, with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar on top. In French, Mille-feuilles means ‘a thousand leaves,’ which refers to the many layers of the pastry. This dessert is commonly served in pastry shops and cafes across France, and is perfect for a special occasion or as a treat for yourself.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.To make the vanilla custard, place the milk, flour, vanilla bean, sugar, salt, and egg yolks in a medium saucepan.
3.Whisk constantly over medium heat until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil, about 10-12 minutes.
4.Remove from heat and continue to whisk for another minute.
5.Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
6.Cover the custard with plastic wrap, pressing it onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
7.Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.
8.Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thick.
9.Cut the pastry into 6 rectangles, then prick them all over with a fork.
10.Place the dough rectangles on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
11.Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
12.To assemble, sandwich a layer of custard between two puff pastry rectangles, then brush the top with apricot preserves and dust with confectioners’ sugar.
13.Repeat with the remaining pastry and custard.
14.Serve chilled.

PROS

The French Vanilla Slices (Mille-feuilles) is a classic French pastry that is sure to impress.

The puff pastry is light and flaky, while the vanilla custard is smooth and creamy.

It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion.

CONS

This pastry requires some planning ahead, as you need to chill the custard for at least 3 hours or overnight before assembling the dessert.

The puff pastry can be tricky to work with, so be patient and keep it well chilled.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While the French Vanilla Slices (Mille-feuilles) is not exactly a health food, it does contain some nutrients.
The custard is a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin D, while the puff pastry provides some complex carbohydrates.
As with all sweets, this dessert should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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