Pistachio and White Chocolate Mille-feuille
Combining traditional puff pastry techniques with the creaminess of pistachio and Callebaut white chocolate to create a sophisticated dessert that stands out in any display.
- Level:
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Medium
- Makes:
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12 units
- Shelf life:
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2 days
- Conservation:
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Chill the cream before whipping, keep the puff pastry at room temperature before assembly, and once the mille-feuille is made, store it refrigerated in low humidity at a temperature of 6°C.
QUICK PUFF PASTRY
Ingredients: QUICK PUFF PASTRY
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1.1 lbSelf-raising flour
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8.8 ozWater
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0.1 ozSalt
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0.1 ozSugar
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0.1 ozVinegar
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7.1 ozPuff pastry margarine
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1.8 ozPowdered sugar
Preparation: QUICK PUFF PASTRY
Preparation
- Prepare a dough without overworking it and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Incorporate the puff pastry margarine (locking in the fat) and perform 1 single fold followed by 2 double folds.
- Let the dough rest in the cold for at least 6 hours before rolling it out.
- Once the chilling time has passed, roll the dough into a 40cm x 60cm rectangle, prick the surface with a docker or fork, and freeze.
- Bake the dough sheet at 160°C for 35 minutes with a weight on top (blind baking) to prevent uneven rising.
- Remove the weight after the initial baking time and sprinkle powdered sugar over the surface of the pastry.
- Return to the oven for another 10 minutes until the pastry is golden and the sugar has caramelized further.
- Cool completely before cutting and using.
PISTACHIO WHIPPED GANACHE
Ingredients: PISTACHIO WHIPPED GANACHE
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1.3 lbHeavy cream
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0.4 ozGelatin
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2.1 ozWater
Preparation: PISTACHIO WHIPPED GANACHE
Preparation
- Hydrate the gelatin in cold water. Set aside.
- Heat the heavy cream (390g) until it reaches a boil.
- Add the gelatin and dissolve it using the residual heat of the cream.
- Emulsify the hot cream with the Callebaut chocolate using an immersion blender (mixer).
- Finish the emulsion by adding the pistachio praliné and the remaining cold heavy cream (190g).
- Refrigerate for at least 12 hours before whipping and using.
EXTRAS
Ingredients: EXTRAS
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0.7 oz
Preparation: EXTRAS
Preparation
- Assemble the mille-feuille as desired with the whipped cream and praline for decoration.
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