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Raspberry Mille-Feuille Recipe

Learn how to make this showstopping homemade raspberry mille-feuille with crisp puff pastry and silky vanilla custard. This best French patisserie classic becomes approachable with our easy baking recipe technique for perfect layers every time. #mille-feuille #French #homemade #pastry
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Serves:
8 portions
Overhead shot of a perfectly rectangular raspberry mille-feuille showcasing three distinct layers of golden, flaky puff pastry with crisp, visible lamination. The pastry is separated by luscious vanilla bean-flecked pastry cream studded with vibrant red raspberries that peek out from the sides. A cross-section reveals the precise layering, while the top is adorned with a classic feathered white icing pattern and scattered with fresh raspberries and mint leaves. Captured in soft natural light on a white marble surface with scattered fresh berries, powdered sugar, and pastry crumbs adding authentic bakery atmosphere.

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 sheet (320g) ready-made all-butter puff pastry (or 500g homemade puff pastry)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">50g icing sugar, plus extra for dusting</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">300g fresh raspberries</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the pastry cream:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">500ml whole milk</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped (or 2 tsp vanilla bean paste)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">6 large egg yolks</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">100g caster sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">40g cornflour</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">20g plain flour</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">50g unsalted butter, cubed</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the icing:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">150g icing sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2-3 tbsp water</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">10g dark chocolate, melted</li></ul>

Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Baking sheet</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Parchment paper</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Second baking sheet (for weighing down pastry)</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Medium saucepan</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Fine-mesh sieve</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Piping bag with plain round nozzle</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Serrated knife</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Offset spatula</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roll out your puff pastry to about 3mm thickness on a lightly floured surface. For a traditional mille-feuille, aim for a rectangle approximately 35cm x 25cm. Cut into three equal rectangles – these will form your layers. Place the rectangles on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, prick all over with a fork (this prevents excessive puffing), and chill for 15 minutes. This relaxes the gluten in the dough, preventing shrinkage during baking.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Dust the chilled pastry rectangles generously with icing sugar – this will caramelize during baking to create a beautiful glazed finish. Place another sheet of parchment on top of each rectangle, then add a second baking sheet on top to weigh them down. This ensures your pastry bakes flat while still developing those beautiful flaky layers. Bake for 15-18 minutes, then carefully remove the top baking sheets and parchment and bake for another 5-7 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized. The pastry should be evenly browned and crisp. Cool completely on wire racks.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>For the pastry cream, heat the milk with the vanilla seeds and pod (or vanilla bean paste) in a medium saucepan until just below boiling point. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar until pale and creamy, then whisk in the cornflour and plain flour until smooth. The combination of two thickeners provides the perfect creamy-yet-stable consistency that will hold its shape when sliced.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Remove the vanilla pod from the hot milk, then gradually pour about a third of the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Once incorporated, pour this mixture back into the remaining hot milk in the pan. Return to medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes more, still whisking – this ensures the flour is fully cooked out, removing any raw taste.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Remove from heat and add the butter cubes, stirring until melted and incorporated. The butter enriches the pastry cream and creates a silky texture. Pass the cream through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to ensure a perfectly smooth result. Cover the surface directly with cling film to prevent a skin forming and allow to cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate until completely cold, at least 2 hours or overnight.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Gently wash and thoroughly dry your raspberries. When you're ready to assemble, whisk the chilled pastry cream to loosen it slightly. Transfer two-thirds to a piping bag fitted with a plain round nozzle. Place one pastry rectangle on your serving platter and pipe small dollops of cream in rows, covering the surface. Press about half of the raspberries gently into the cream, spacing them evenly.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Place the second pastry rectangle on top, pressing down very gently. Repeat the process with more pastry cream and the remaining raspberries. Top with the final pastry rectangle, placing it caramelized-side up for the most attractive finish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up slightly, which will make slicing easier and neater.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>For the icing, mix the icing sugar with just enough water to create a thick but pourable glaze. It should coat the back of a spoon but still be fluid enough to spread. Working quickly, spread the white icing over the top pastry layer using an offset spatula. While still wet, place the melted chocolate in a small piping bag or parchment cone, snip the tip, and pipe thin parallel lines across the width of the mille-feuille.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>To create the classic feathered pattern, take a toothpick or the tip of a small knife and drag it through the lines of chocolate in alternating directions, about 2cm apart. Work quickly before the icing sets. Allow the icing to set for about 15 minutes.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 10</h4>When ready to serve, use a sharp serrated knife to carefully cut into portions. For the cleanest cut, dip your knife in hot water, wipe dry, and slice with a gentle sawing motion. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours. The mille-feuille is best enjoyed the day it's assembled, when the pastry maintains its wonderful crispness against the luscious cream and fresh raspberries.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Raspberry Mille-Feuille?

The key ingredients are all-butter puff pastry, fresh raspberries, and vanilla pastry cream made with whole milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornflour, plain flour, and butter. For the classic feathered topping, you'll need icing sugar, water, and dark chocolate.

How to cook Raspberry Mille-Feuille at home?

Learn how to cook Raspberry Mille-Feuille by baking puff pastry rectangles until golden and crisp, preparing a silky vanilla pastry cream, then assembling by layering the pastry with cream and fresh raspberries. Finish with the signature feathered icing pattern made by dragging lines through white icing and melted chocolate for that authentic French patisserie look.

Why is my puff pastry for mille-feuille not crispy enough?

For crispy puff pastry, ensure your oven is properly preheated to 200°C, dust the pastry with icing sugar before baking for caramelisation, prick it thoroughly with a fork, and use a second baking sheet to weight it down. Also, allow it to cool completely before assembling to prevent softening from the cream.

Can I make a French patisserie dessert like this ahead of time?

You can prepare components separately in advance—the pastry cream can be made 2 days ahead and the baked pastry sheets 1 day ahead (stored in an airtight container). However, assemble the final dessert no more than 4 hours before serving to maintain the perfect contrast between crisp pastry and creamy filling.

What's the secret to cutting perfect slices of layered French pastry?

For clean, professional slices, chill the assembled dessert for at least 30 minutes to firm up the cream. Then use a sharp serrated knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between each cut. Use a gentle sawing motion rather than pressing down, which can crush the delicate layers.

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