Strawberry Jam Millefeuille

Layers of golden puff pastry, homemade strawberry jam, and creamy vanilla custard topped with decorative feathered glacé icing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 853.1 kcals 5118.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 119.8 grams 718.5 grams
Fat 39.7 grams 238.2 grams
Protein 8.7 grams 52.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
400
g
Jam Sugar
with added pectin
10
g
500
g
2
tbsp
Icing Sugar
for dusting
225
g
Icing Sugar
for glacé icing
Dairy
4
piece
Egg Yolks
large, free-range
150
ml
Fruits
400
g
Strawberries
hulled and finely sliced
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Lemon Juice
for icing
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
0.5
piece
Vanilla Pod
cut in half lengthways, seeds scraped

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 210°C and dust a 40 x 30cm piece of baking parchment with icing sugar.
  • Roll out the puff pastry on the parchment until it is 2cm larger than the paper on all sides.
  • Place pastry on a tray, dust with icing sugar, prick with a fork, and bake under a second tray for 25-30 minutes.
  • Trim the warm pastry into three 11 x 24cm rectangles and leave to cool completely.
  • Cook strawberries and lemon juice for two minutes, then dissolve the jam sugar.
  • Boil the mixture for 4-5 minutes until it reaches setting point.
  • Test the jam for wrinkles on a cold plate and transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • Whisk egg yolks, caster sugar, flour, and cornflour while heating milk with vanilla seeds to a simmer.
  • Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture and cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes until thick.
  • Spoon custard into a bowl, cover with film, cool, and then fold in whipped double cream.
  • Layer pastry with jam and custard twice, then top with the final pastry rectangle.
  • Mix 200g icing sugar with lemon juice and water to create a smooth glacé icing.
  • Combine remaining icing sugar with cocoa and water to create a chocolate paste in a piping bag.
  • Spread white icing over the top and pipe four thin lines of chocolate icing lengthwise.
  • Drag a skewer through the icing at 2cm intervals to create a feathered effect.
  • Chill for several hours or overnight before slicing into six pieces with a sharp knife.