Easy Strawberry Mille-Feuille Recipe

“A delicious harmony of crisp, flaky puff pastry and smooth, creamy pastry cream.”

Mille-feuille is a classic French pastry that is known for its layered design and delicate flavors. The name Mille-feuille means “a thousand leaves” in French, referring to the many layers of puff pastry, and it is usually stacked with creamy pastry cream, creating a light and flaky texture with a rich and smooth filling. The top is often finished with a dusting of powdered sugar or a glaze made from icing sugar and milk. It’s a timeless dessert that’s sure to impress with its simple yet sophisticated presentation and delicious flavors.

Today we’re gonna make my favorite version of it– Strawberry Mille-Feuille which is filled with creamy vanilla ganache and fruity strawberry jam sandwiched in either homemade or store-bought flaky and crispy french puff pastry topped with fresh strawberries which makes this the perfect dessert for spring and summer!

Ready? Let’s get started!

Here’s all you need to create Strawberry Mille-Feuille:

Ingredients:

• 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
• 175g or cups of heavy cream
• white chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon gelatin bloomed in 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

How to make Strawberry Mille-Feuille?

Let’s start with White Chocolate Ganache as it needs to set in the chiller.

1.) Bloom the 1/2 tsp gelatin powder in 1/2 tbsp of water. Meanwhile, warm the heavy whipping cream in the microwave or on the stove, not bringing it to a boil.

2.) Remove from heat, and add the bloomed gelatin, white chocolate chips or chunks, and vanilla extract. Stir until the gelatin and white chocolate are dissolved.

3.) Blend the ganache further using an immersion blender to achieve a silky, smooth texture.

4.) Cover with plastic wrap, ensuring that the wrap touches the surface to prevent skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.

For the Puff Pastry Preparation:

1.) Preheat your oven to 374’F or 190’C.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry to a rectangle shape, about 1/8 inch thick. Place the pastry on the prepared baking sheet and prick the pastry all over with a fork.

2.) Place another parchment paper on top of the pastry and a heavy pan. This will prevent excessive puffing, resulting in a smooth surface for easier decoration. Bake the pastry for 20 minutes, remove the heavy pan and baking mat or parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes more or until it is golden brown and crispy.

4.) Cut the pastry into even rectangles.

Assembly:

1.) Transfer the white chocolate ganache into a pastry bag with a large round piping tip (I’m using a 1A for this). Assemble the mille-feuille by placing one sheet of puff pastry on a serving plate. Pipe the white chocolate ganache, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

2.) Place the strawberry jam in a piping bag and cut a small hole in the tip.

3.) Pipe the strawberry jam onto the crease or within the ganache.

4.) Add the other pastry on top and pipe some more ganache and jam onto it. Decorate it with slices of fresh strawberries as well.

5.) Chill for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

The combination of the flaky puff pastry, creamy white chocolate ganache, and fresh strawberries creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The pastry is sweet, but not overly so, and the strawberries add a touch of acidity that helps to cut through the richness of the ganache.

One of the best things about the strawberry mille-feuille is that it is a relatively simple pastry to make at home. With this recipe, you can enjoy a delicious French pastry in the comfort of your own home. You can even recreate this recipe with any seasonal fruits and berries.

“In conclusion, the strawberry mille-feuille with white chocolate ganache is a dessert worth savoring. With its perfect balance of textures and flavors, it’s no wonder it continues to be a classic choice for any special occasion. So go ahead, treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful pastry and enjoy every moment of its decadence.”

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