Lemon Curd Mille-Feuille with Blueberries: A Bright and Flaky Dessert
Lemon Curd Mille-Feuille with Blueberries is a visually stunning and refreshing dessert that combines flaky puff pastry, tangy lemon curd, and sweet blueberries. It’s a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 1.5 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Assembling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional, for topping)
1 pint fresh blueberries
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Optional whipped cream or mascarpone for layering
Instructions
- Make the Lemon Curd: Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium saucepan until well combined. Cook the curd over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Do not let it boil. Remove from heat, stir in butter until fully melted and smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Prepare the Pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the puff pastry into equal rectangles (about 2×4 inches each) and place them on the prepared baking tray. Prick each piece with a fork, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with granulated sugar if using. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Assemble the Mille-Feuille: Choose your style—classic layers, mini stacks, or a rustic presentation. Start with a layer of pastry, spread with lemon curd, and top with fresh blueberries. Optionally, add whipped cream or mascarpone between layers for extra richness. Finish with a top layer of pastry and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve: Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the pastry, or refrigerate briefly for a chilled treat.
Notes
For the best texture, assemble the mille-feuille just before serving to keep the pastry crisp.
The lemon curd and baked pastry can be prepared ahead of time and stored separately until assembly.
Customize your toppings by adding raspberries or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 103mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 122mg
