Description
A classic French pastry made with layers of flaky pastry and creamy lemon ricotta filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into rectangles.
- Place the rectangles on a baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the pastry cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the ricotta mixture between layers of pastry.
- Top with another pastry layer and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use fresh ricotta for the best flavor.
- Chill the ricotta mixture before assembling for a firmer texture.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mille Feuille, Lemon Ricotta, French Pastry, Dessert