While this elegant dessert may look complicated, it’s actually very easy to make using store bought puff pastry. Millefeuille, also known as the Napoleon, means “thousand leaves” in French, and is a traditional dessert made by layering puff pastry with whipped cream, custard or other filling. Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions and unfolded
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Directions:
- Preheat an oven to 375°F.
- On a lightly floured board, roll out the pastry sheet to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into four equal strips. Transfer the 4 rectangles to a rimmed baking sheet. Prick them evenly all over with a fork and brush with the beaten egg. Bake until the pastry is puffed and golden, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar. Set aside.
- In another bowl, using a whisk, whip the cream until soft peaks form.
- Lay a piece of the puff pastry on the work surface and layer a third of the cream filling on top.
- Arrange some sliced strawberries and then another piece of pastry on top.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to create 2 more layers, finishing with just strawberries. Dust with confectioners’ sugar just before serving.
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