Millefeuille With Vanilla Cream and Chocolate Mousse

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Indulge in layers of crispy puff pastry, smooth vanilla cream, and decadent chocolate mousse with this Millefeuille recipe
in Pastry

Prep

45 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

375 g puff pastry
icing sugar , to serve
1 vanilla pod
284 ml double cream
40 g icing sugar , sifted
100 g dark chocolate , broken
75 g butter , cubed
3 medium eggs , separated
75 g caster sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
657
Sugar
20g
Fat
52g
Millefeuille, also known as napoleon pastry, is a classic French dessert that consists of layers of puff pastry and pastry cream. This recipe takes it to the next level by adding a layer of decadent chocolate mousse to the mix. It's a dessert that is perfect for special occasions and dinner parties, and is guaranteed to impress your guests. While it may be a bit fiddly to make, the end result is definitely worth the effort.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Roll the puff pastry out to a 3mm thickness and cut out five large rectangles. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on wire rack.
3.Meanwhile, scrape the seeds from the vanilla pod and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the double cream and icing sugar, and whisk until soft peaks form.
4.Melt the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth, then remove from the heat and leave to cool for 10 minutes.
5.In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar together until thick and pale. Fold in the cooled chocolate mixture.
6.In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
7.To assemble the Millefeuille, place one rectangle of puff pastry on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the vanilla cream on top of the pastry, then add a layer of the chocolate mousse. Repeat with the remaining pastry, cream, and mousse, finishing with a layer of puff pastry on top.
8.Dust the Millefeuille with icing sugar and serve.

PROS

This Millefeuille is a showstopper dessert that is sure to impress.

The combination of crispy puff pastry, smooth vanilla cream, and rich chocolate mousse is irresistible.

CONS

Millefeuille is a time-consuming dessert to make, with several components that need to be prepared separately.
The layers can also be difficult to cut neatly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat.
The dark chocolate used in the recipe contains beneficial antioxidants, and the vanilla cream is a good source of calcium.

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