Millefeuilles with Clementine: A Winter Pastry Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pack of pre-made puff pastry
• 3-4 clementines
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel the clementines and separate into segments. Set aside.
3. Unroll the puff pastry onto a floured surface and cut into 3 equal strips.
4. Place the strips onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Brush the beaten egg onto each strip, and then sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake the pastry strips for 12-15 minutes until they are puffed and golden brown. Let them cool completely.
7. For the filling, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Add in the vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of sugar.
8. Begin assembling the millefeuilles by placing one pastry strip on a plate, and then spreading a layer of the cream mixture on top. Add a layer of clementine segments on top of the cream, and then repeat these steps until all three pastry strips are used.
9. Sprinkle any remaining sugar on top of the final pastry strip for added sweetness.
10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Verdict

This Millefeuilles with Clementine recipe is a delicious and indulgent winter pastry. The crisp and flaky layers of puff pastry are perfectly complemented by the creamy vanilla filling and tangy clementine segments. It’s an elegant and simple dessert that is sure to impress at any dinner party.

Serving Suggestions

For a fancy finish, dust some powdered sugar on top of the chilled millefeuilles right before serving. Serve it with a hot cup of tea or coffee to perfectly balance out the sweetness.