Mini lemon millefeuilles
These dainty and delicious mini millefeuilles have layers of puff pastry filled with lemon confectioner's custard (pastry cream).
They are a bit tricky because they are quite fragile and do not keep well once assembled. But freshly made, they are a true delight.
They are a bit tricky because they are quite fragile and do not keep well once assembled. But freshly made, they are a true delight.
54 K
2 hours 25 min.
Easy
1.50 €
10 pieces
3 IngredientsLast modified on: March 25th 2018
For 10 pieces, you will need:
- 1
150 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) - 2
40 g icing sugar - 3
200 g lemon confectioner's custard - Total weight: 390 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 1 hour 60 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 2 hours 25 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
If not ready-rolled, roll out 150 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) thinly, then cut out circles 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. A cutter is best for this.
Arrange the circles on a baking sheet and dust with icing sugar.
If not ready-rolled, roll out 150 g puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée) thinly, then cut out circles 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. A cutter is best for this.
Arrange the circles on a baking sheet and dust with icing sugar.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Lay a sheet of cooking parchment on the pastry, then lay a second
baking sheet on top, to stop the pastry puffing up too much during cooking.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 25 min.
Bake for about 25 minutes, until the discs are nicely browned (check by lifing the top baking sheet).
Leave to cool on a wire rack.
Leave to cool on a wire rack.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 30 min.
If not already done, prepare 200 g lemon confectioner's custard.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
Over a third of the pastry discs, pipe a dab of confectioner's custard using a forcing bag.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 5 min.
Lay a second disc on top...
Stage 7 - ⌛ 5 min.
...then another dab of custard.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 50 min.
...and top with a third disc.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 5 min.
Finish with a dusting of icing sugar.
Stage 10
Keep in the fridge until serving, but these should be eaten the day they are made.
Remarks
If you would prefer a slightly simpler version, use a vanilla-flavoured custard instead of the lemon.
To make different versions, simply use a different flavoured custard/cream filling, such as chantilly.
To make different versions, simply use a different flavoured custard/cream filling, such as chantilly.
Keeping: A day at the most in the fridge.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 120 RDI=50 % | 730 RDI=70 % | 580 RDI=90 % | 2,100 RDI=110 % | 8,810 RDI: 110 % |
| Per 100 g | 30 RDI=10 % | 190 RDI=20 % | 150 RDI=20 % | 540 RDI=30 % | 2,260 RDI: 30 % |
| Per piece | 10 RDI=5 % | 70 RDI=7 % | 60 RDI=9 % | 210 RDI=10 % | 880 RDI: 10 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 10 pieces : 1.50 €
- Per piece : 0.15 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Lemon Confectioner's Custard
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Strawberry feuilleté, Lemon and lime custard tart, Lemon Meringue Pie Verrines, Clafoutis "Marie-Antoinette", Ramekins with almonds, apples and lemon, ... See them all 5
Puff or flaky pastry (pâte feuilletée)
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Cabbage and cheddar quiche, Vol-au-vent cases, Pecan fruit rolls , How to cook caramelized puff pastry well, Epiphany galette, ... See them all 72
Icing sugar
Like these other recipes: Amaretti, Pink Reims biscuits, Jam doughnuts, Chocolate almond cookies, Pistachio madeleines, ... See them all 62
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