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Chilling time
1 hr
Ingredients
1 quantity pastry cream, see page 88, steps 1–5
1lb 5oz (600g) all-butter puff pastry, store-bought
1 cup heavy cream
14oz (400g) mixed summer fruits, such as
strawberries, diced, and raspberries
confectioner’s sugar, for dusting
Method
1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Sprinkle a baking sheet evenly with cold
water. Roll out the pastry to a rectangle
larger than the baking sheet, and about^1 ⁄ 8 in
(3mm) thick. Roll the dough around a rolling
pin, then unroll it onto the baking sheet,
letting the edges overhang. Press the
dough down. Chill for about 15 minutes.
2 Prick the dough with a fork. Cover with
parchment paper, then set a wire rack
on top. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until it just
begins to brown. Gripping the sheet and
rack, invert the pastry. Slide the baking
sheet back under and bake for 10 more
minutes, until both sides are browned.
BAKER’S TIP
Once you have mastered the art of assembling
the pastry, millefeuilles can be made in endless
variations. Large, for an impressive buffet
centerpiece, or in individual portions for an
indulgent afternoon tea, sandwiched together
with whatever filling you prefer.
Summer Fruit
Millefeuilles
Beautiful and appetizing on a buffet
table, or at a garden tea party. ▶
SERVES
8
2
HOURS
25–30
MINS
Remove from the oven and slide the pastry
onto a cutting board. While still warm, trim
the edges then cut lengthwise into 3 equal
strips. Let cool.
3 Whip the heavy cream until firm. Fold into
the pastry cream. Spread half the pastry
cream filling over 1 pastry strip. Sprinkle with
half the fruit. Repeat with another strip, to
make 2 layers. Put the last pastry strip on
top, and press down. Sift the confectioner’s
sugar thickly over the millefeuilles.
4 Spread the remaining pastry pieces with
a thin layer of the jam. Spread a ½in (1cm)
layer of pastry cream on top of the jam,
and clean up the edges with a knife.
5 To assemble the vanilla slices, take a
piece of pastry with jam and pastry cream,
and place another gently on top. Press
down lightly before topping with a third
iced piece of pastry.
PREPARE AHEAD The dish can be made
ahead and chilled for up to 6 hours.
PREPARE AHEAD The dish can be made
ahead and chilled for up to 6 hours.