Imagine a dessert so decadent, so elegantly French, that it transforms your Easter table into a gourmet masterpiece. This Chocolate Caramel Egg Mille Feuille isn't just a dessert - it's an experience that combines the delicate layers of crisp puff pastry, rich chocolate ganache, and luxurious caramel sauce, crowned with adorable chocolate eggs. Perfect for those who want to impress their guests with a show-stopping sweet treat that looks like it came straight from a Parisian patisserie.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: French
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Chocolate eggs for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully unroll the puff pastry sheets and cut into 3 equal rectangular pieces, approximately 4x8 inches each.
- Place the pastry sheets onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Dock the pastry with a fork to prevent excessive rising.
- Bake the pastry sheets for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- While pastry is cooling, prepare the chocolate ganache by heating cream and pouring over chopped chocolate. Whisk until smooth and let cool to room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until pale and slightly thickened to create a light custard.
- Once pastry is cool, layer the first pastry sheet and spread a thin layer of chocolate ganache.
- Add the second pastry sheet and drizzle caramel sauce evenly across the surface.
- Place the final pastry sheet on top and gently press down.
- Dust the top layer with powdered sugar using a fine mesh sieve.
- Carefully slice the mille feuille into 8 equal portions using a sharp serrated knife.
- Garnish each slice with chocolate eggs and an additional drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
Tips
- Ensure your puff pastry is completely thawed but still cold for the crispiest layers.
- Use a sharp serrated knife when cutting to maintain clean, precise portions.
- Dock the pastry sheets thoroughly to prevent uneven rising during baking.
- Let each layer cool completely before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- Chill the assembled dessert briefly to help layers set and make slicing easier.
- For a professional finish, use a fine mesh sieve for even powdered sugar dusting.
- Choose high-quality chocolate and caramel for the most intense flavor profile.
- Decorate with chocolate eggs just before serving to maintain their shine and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 349kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 4g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 55mg
