Torta De Mil Hojas Recipe
Crisp puff pastry layered with dulce de leche, whipped cream and candied pecans; finished with black sea salt and fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Puff Pastry
Filling
Candied Pecans
Garnish
Method
Puff Pastry Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the cubed butter and rub it into the flour with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 2
Add Water
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
- 3
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 4
Roll and Fold
Roll the chilled dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface. Fold it in thirds like a letter, turn it 90 degrees, roll it out again, and repeat this process three times.
- 5
Chill Again
After the final fold, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another 30 minutes before baking.
Baking the Pastry
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 7
Shape and Bake
Roll out the dough into thin sheets. Cut into equal rectangles and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- 8
Cool
Remove the baked pastry from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Filling Preparation
- 9
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
Candied Pecans Preparation
- 10
- 11
Cool the Pecans
Spread the candied pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.
Assembly
- 12
Layer the Pastry
On a serving platter, place one layer of puff pastry. Spread a layer of dulce de leche over it, then add a layer of whipped cream.
- 13
Repeat Layers
Continue layering with the remaining puff pastry, dulce de leche, and whipped cream until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- 14
Garnish
Sprinkle the candied pecans over the top, add a pinch of black sea salt, and decorate with fresh berries.