Description
Delight in the layers of crisp puff pastry filled with a creamy lemon filling. This Lemon Mille-Feuille is a refreshing dessert that balances the rich cream with tangy lemon, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Puff Pastry:
- 1 package of puff pastry sheets (store-bought, thawed)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Lemon Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Lemon zest or lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut them into 3×3 inch squares (or any desired shape).
- Place the squares onto the baking sheet and poke them with a fork to prevent too much puffing.
- Bake the puff pastry for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once baked, let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Lemon Cream Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the lemon curd until well combined and creamy.
- Assemble the Mille-Feuille:
- Take one square of puff pastry and spread a generous layer of lemon cream on top.
- Place another square of puff pastry on top and repeat the process to form layers (usually 2-3 layers of pastry and filling).
- For extra flair, pipe the lemon cream between layers for a neater presentation.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Dust the top layer of pastry with powdered sugar for a beautiful, elegant finish.
- Optionally, garnish with lemon zest or serve with lemon slices on the side for a zesty touch.
- Chill and Enjoy:
- Chill the mille-feuille for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
- Serve and enjoy the combination of crisp puff pastry and tangy lemon cream!
Notes
For a more intense lemon flavor, consider using homemade lemon curd.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: french
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg