Vegan MilleFeuille Recipe with Almond Cream Foodaciously from foodaciously.com
Introduction
Mille feuilles, also known as Napoleon, is a classic French pastry that consists of layers of puff pastry and pastry cream. This elegant dessert is a popular choice in French patisseries and can be enjoyed year-round. While it may seem intimidating to make at first, with a little patience and attention to detail, anyone can create a stunning mille feuilles.
Ingredients
To make mille feuilles, you will need the following ingredients:
1 package of puff pastry (2 sheets)
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
4 egg yolks
1/4 cup of cornstarch
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of heavy cream
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. Roll out your puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into three equal rectangles. 3. Transfer the rectangles to the prepared baking sheet and prick the pastry all over with a fork. 4. Bake the puff pastry for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely. 5. While your puff pastry is baking, make the pastry cream. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until it just begins to simmer. 6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until light and fluffy. 7. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. 8. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. 9. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Transfer the pastry cream to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. 10. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the chilled pastry cream. 11. To assemble the mille feuilles, place one rectangle of puff pastry on a serving plate. Spread a layer of the pastry cream mixture on top of the pastry. 12. Place another rectangle of puff pastry on top of the cream mixture and repeat the process until all the pastry and cream is used. 13. Chill the mille feuilles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. 14. Before serving, dust the top of the mille feuilles with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition
One serving of mille feuilles contains approximately:
Calories: 410
Protein: 6g
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 120mg
Tips and Tricks
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a clean wine bottle or even a water bottle to roll out your puff pastry. - Make sure your pastry cream is completely chilled before folding in the whipped cream. This will prevent the mixture from becoming too runny. - To make your mille feuilles extra decadent, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving. - If you're short on time, you can use store-bought pastry cream instead of making your own from scratch. - If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a plastic zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the cream onto the pastry.
Conclusion
Mille feuilles may seem like a daunting dessert to make, but with a little practice and patience, anyone can create a beautiful and delicious pastry. This classic French dessert is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat to enjoy any day of the week. So why not give it a try and impress your friends and family with your pastry skills?
