This Thousand Leaves Cream Pastry (Mille-Feuille) is a delightful dessert with layers of crisp puff pastry, luscious vanilla cream, and a sprinkling of icing sugar. Quick to make yet elegant in presentation, it’s perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat to enjoy with coffee. The creamy filling pairs beautifully with the buttery, flaky pastry, making every bite irresistible.
Preparation Time
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
For the Cream:
500 ml (2 cups) milk
Peel of 1 lemon
Peel of 1 orange
1 cinnamon stick
100 g (½ cup) sugar
250 ml (1 cup) milk
3 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla essence
4 heaped tablespoons cornstarch
For the Pastry:
1 sheet of rectangular puff pastry
2 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
For Garnish:
Toasted sliced almonds (optional)
Icing sugar (for dusting)
Directions
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