Limoncello Custard Millefoglie 🍋
Ingredients:
For the puff pastry layers:
1 sheet of store-bought puff pastry (or homemade, if preferred)
1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the limoncello custard:
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
4 egg yolks
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (60ml) limoncello liqueur
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the whipped cream topping:
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp limoncello (optional)
For garnish:
Fresh berries (raspberries or blueberries work well)
Lemon zest
Mint leaves
Instructions:
1. Prepare the puff pastry layers:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 3 equal rectangles.
Place the rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Prick the pastry all over with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Let cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the pastry layers lightly with powdered sugar.
2. Make the limoncello custard:
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, limoncello, lemon zest, and cornstarch until smooth.
Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the custard cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming) and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Prepare the whipped cream topping:
In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and limoncello (if using) until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
4. Assemble the millefoglie:
Cut the 3 baked rectangles in half
Spoon custard onto one baked pasty (bottom)
Place second piece of baked pastry on top of custard, Sprinkle with powdered sugar, garnish with whip cream, lemon zest and or mint leafs.
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