Description
Raspberry Mille-Feuille is a classic French pastry made with layers of flaky puff pastry, creamy mascarpone filling, and fresh raspberries. This elegant dessert balances the crunch of the pastry with the smooth creaminess of the filling and the refreshing tartness of the raspberries.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh raspberries, pureed and strained
Fresh raspberries (for topping)
Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry sheets to 1/8-inch thick and cut into 3-inch by 6-inch rectangles. Prick the pastry with a fork and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Fold in mascarpone cheese and the pureed raspberries. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
- Once the puff pastry has cooled, dust each rectangle with powdered sugar. Spread a layer of raspberry cream on one pastry rectangle, top with another rectangle, and repeat with more raspberry cream. Finish with the third layer of puff pastry and top with fresh raspberries. Optionally, garnish with mint leaves.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving. Slice carefully with a serrated knife to maintain the layers and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a mixed berry variation, substitute raspberries with other berries like strawberries or blueberries.
- To make a chocolate twist, add a layer of chocolate ganache between the puff pastry layers.
- Vegan version: Use dairy-free puff pastry, plant-based mascarpone, and non-dairy cream to replace dairy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Layering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
