What is mille-feuille?
Mille-feuille · French
Layers of crisp puff pastry and pastry cream, with icing on top. Also called a napoleon.
What it tastes like
Shattering, buttery layers and smooth, sweet cream. Messy to eat, worth it.
Where you’ll see it
French bakeries and dessert menus, sometimes with fruit or savory versions as starters.
Related words
- éclair
- sfogliatella
- paris-brest