Description
Indulge in the exquisite Mille Crêpe Cake, a delicate French dessert featuring layers of thin, soft crêpes interspersed with a rich and creamy pastry filling. This elegant cake is perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. With a beautiful presentation and melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Crêpes:
6 large eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Extra butter or oil for cooking the crêpes
Pastry Cream:
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
- Make the crêpes: Blend the crêpe ingredients until smooth and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour. Cook crêpes in a nonstick skillet until lightly browned, then cool completely.
- Prepare the pastry cream: Heat milk in a saucepan, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch, then temper the egg mixture with hot milk. Cook until thickened, then stir in butter and vanilla, and fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble the cake: Layer crêpes and pastry cream on a serving plate, chilling for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a flavor twist, try adding cocoa powder to the crêpe batter or using flavored extracts in the pastry cream.
The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 servings
- Calories: 400 kcal
