12/12/2024 Mille Feuille

A mille-feuille (meaning "thousand leaves" in French) is a classic French pastry made from layers of thin, flaky puff pastry alternating with rich pastry cream, typically topped with icing or powdered sugar. The traditional mille-feuille has three layers of puff pastry and two layers of crème pâtissière, though variations may include whipped cream or jam.

The origins of this delicate dessert date back to the 17th century, but it became widely popular in the 19th century under the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, giving it the nickname “Napoleon” in some English-speaking countries. Its intricate texture and balance of cream and pastry have made it a hallmark of French patisserie, reflecting the French emphasis on craftsmanship and elegance in culinary arts.