Mille-feuille Of Fruit Recipe
Make Mille-feuille Of Fruit Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Layers
Vanilla Pastry Cream
Fruit Filling and Assembly
Glaze and Garnish
Method
Puff Pastry Preparation
- 1
Prep and bake puff pastry sheets
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment. Thaw puff pastry if frozen. Lightly roll and dock the sheets with a fork to prevent overexpansion.
- 2
Bake and cool
Brush the top surfaces with the egg wash (beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water). Bake 12–14 minutes until deep golden and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. If needed, trim to uniform rectangles for neat layers.
Vanilla Pastry Cream
- 3
- 4
Whisk yolks and sugar
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the granulated sugar until pale and slightly thick.
- 5
Add cornstarch and temper
Stir the cornstarch into the yolk mixture. Slowly whisk in a ladle of hot milk to temper, then return the yolk mixture to the saucepan.
- 6
Thicken and chill
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the custard thickens. Remove from heat and whisk in any remaining vanilla extract. Pass through a sieve if desired. Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold (at least 1 hour).
Fruit Filling and Assembly
- 7
Prepare fruit
Wash and slice strawberries and kiwis; dice mango. Toss all fruit with lemon juice to prevent browning; refrigerate until use.
- 8
Assemble base layer
Place one puff pastry sheet on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of pastry cream over it, leaving a small border.
- 9
Add fruit layer and second sheet
Arrange a layer of prepared fruit over the cream. Top with a second puff pastry sheet.
- 10
Finish layers
Spread a thin layer of pastry cream over the second sheet, add more fruit, and crown with the final puff pastry sheet.
Glazing and Finishing
- 11
Glaze the top
Warm apricot jam with 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Brush the glaze over the top sheet for a glossy finish.
- 12
Chill and slice
Refrigerate for at least 30–60 minutes to set. Slice into portions and serve chilled. Garnish with powdered sugar and mint if desired.
