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Chocolate Lavender Mille-Feuille with Vanilla Bean Crème Pâtissière

Discover this indulgent Chocolate Lavender Mille-Feuille recipe, perfect for a luxurious French brunch or dessert, with layers of puff pastry and velvety crèmes, blending chocolate richness and soothing lavender notes.

🕒 Prep: 30 min Cook: 12 min Total: 42 min
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: French

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs, Wheat

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed 6 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped 2 cups whole milk 1/4 cup culinary lavender 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped 3 large egg yolks Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

Chef’s Insight

The perfect balance of rich flavors and delicate aromas, this mille-feuille is a feast for the senses.

Notes

Adjust cooking times according to the thickness of puff pastry used.

Cultural or Historical Background

Mille-feuille, originating in France, is a classic pastry composed of layers of puff pastry and cream filling.