Pâtisserie Mille-Feuille

Pâtisserie Mille-Feuille is a classic French pastry, known for its delicate layers of flaky pastry and rich pastry cream. This kosher version offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, perfect for a special treat.

Ingredients

• Puff pastry - 250 grams
• Milk - 250 ml
• Granulated sugar - 50 grams
• Egg yolks - 2
• Cornstarch - 25 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - 30 grams
• Powdered sugar - for dusting
• Dark chocolate - 20 grams (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Roll out the puff pastry to about 3mm thick, then cut into 3 equal rectangles. Prick the surface with a fork to prevent puffing too much.
3. Place the pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Once done, let it cool completely.
4. In a saucepan, heat the milk and half of the sugar over medium heat until just boiling.
5. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, remaining sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
6. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
7. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter. Let the cream cool to room temperature.
9. Once the pastry and cream are cool, assemble the mille-feuille by placing a layer of pastry on a plate, spreading half of the pastry cream on top, followed by another layer of pastry.
10. Repeat with the remaining pastry and cream, finishing with a pastry layer.
11. Dust the top with powdered sugar and melt the dark chocolate to drizzle over the top for garnish.
12. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 25 g
• Sodium: 180 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a quick energy boost from carbohydrates.
• Contains calcium from milk, supporting bone health.

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