{"id":"mille_feuille_e791f3da7d","slug":"mille-feuille","title":"Mille-feuille","description":"A classic French pastry consisting of three layers of light, crispy puff pastry filled with two layers of rich, silky vanilla pastry cream, topped with a marbled sugar glaze.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":170,"activeMinutes":50},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g puff pastry, chilled","name":"Puff Pastry","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"chilled","notes":"","group":"Pastry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"500ml whole milk","name":"Milk","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Pastry Cream","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"100g granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Pastry Cream","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 large egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolks","notes":"large","group":"Pastry Cream","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"40g cornstarch","name":"Cornstarch","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Pastry Cream","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Pastry Cream","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"30g unsalted butter, cubed","name":"Butter","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cubed","notes":"unsalted","group":"Pastry Cream","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"120g powdered sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":120,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"powdered","notes":"","group":"Glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tsp cocoa powder","name":"Cocoa","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"","group":"Glaze","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 tbsp water or milk","name":"Milk","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"can substitute with milk for the glaze","group":"Glaze","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Prick the pastry all over with a fork, cover with another sheet of parchment, and place a second baking sheet on top to keep it flat. Bake for 20 minutes until golden.","group":"Pastry","title":"Preheat the oven","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Pastry"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a medium saucepan, bring the milk and half of the granulated sugar to a simmer. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar and cornstarch until pale and thick.","group":"Pastry Cream","title":"Bring the milk and half of the granulated sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Pastry Cream"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens into a heavy cream. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until smooth.","group":"Pastry Cream","title":"Slowly pour the hot milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Pastry Cream"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Transfer the pastry cream to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until cold.","group":"Pastry Cream","title":"Transfer the pastry cream","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Pastry Cream"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cut the cooled puff pastry into three equal rectangles. Spread a layer of cold pastry cream over the first rectangle, top with the second, add another layer of cream, and finish with the third pastry rectangle.","group":"Assembly","title":"Cut the cooled puff pastry","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Whisk powdered sugar with water/milk to create a thick white glaze. Set aside a small amount and mix it with cocoa powder. Spread the white glaze over the top layer. Pipe thin lines of cocoa glaze across the white glaze and use a toothpick to drag through the lines, creating a marbled effect.","group":"Glaze","title":"Whisk powdered sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Glaze"}],"notes":"For the best texture, assembly should happen shortly before serving to keep the pastry crisp. Weighting the pastry during baking ensures uniform layers.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["French"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake"],"equipment":["Baking sheet","Parchment paper","Whisk","Saucepan","Pastry bag","Toothpick"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cake","note":"Approximately 8 individual slices"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The pastry cream can be made up to 2 days in advance. The pastry can be baked a day ahead and kept in an airtight container."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in the refrigerator. Note that the pastry will soften over time.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmille_feuille_e791f3da7d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b8206734-435d-47b0-b822-f7fe270f9df5","imageAlt":"Mille-feuille — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["pastry","french dessert","vanilla cream","mille feuille","classic pastry"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mille-feuille","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:08:50.882Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:08:50.882Z","related":[{"id":"sumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba","slug":"cherry-lemon-juice","title":"Cherry Lemon Juice","description":"A refreshing and vibrant Western European beverage blending the sweetness of ripe cherries with the zing of fresh lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["dessert","drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac0d265a-e1f1-4435-bb98-a8ca3a53f992","imageAlt":"Cherry Lemon Juice — recipe cover","tags":["cherry","lemon","juice","refreshing","beverage","summer","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"scone_18b5c7aa9a","slug":"classic-british-scones","title":"Classic British Scones","description":"A traditional Western European snack that is light, fluffy, and slightly crumbly. 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