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Mille Crêpe Cake Recipe

Mille Crêpe Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the delicate layers of Mille Crêpe Cake, a stunning French dessert made with thin crêpes and luscious pastry cream. This no-bake treat is sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

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For the Crêpes:

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)

For the Pastry Cream Filling:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream (whipped to stiff peaks)

Optional Toppings:

  • powdered sugar
  • fresh berries
  • chocolate shavings
  • fruit preserves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crêpes: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, water, flour, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Slowly add the melted butter while whisking. Cover and refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour. Heat a skillet, pour batter, cook both sides of crêpes.
  2. Make the Pastry Cream Filling: Heat milk, mix sugar, yolks, cornstarch, salt. Combine with hot milk, cook until thickened. Add vanilla and butter. Cool, fold in whipped cream.
  3. Assemble the Cake: Layer crêpes with pastry cream, ending with a plain crêpe on top. Chill for at least 2 hours. Garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Use a crepe pan or an 8-inch nonstick skillet for even, thin layers.
  • The cake slices best when well chilled.

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