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Milhojas

A delicious Latin American dessert made of flaky pastry, rich cream, and topped with a sweet glaze.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 package puff pastry thawed
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour for thickening
  • Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  3. Cut the pastry into rectangles, about 3x5 inches.
  4. Place the rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  5. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, and flour over medium heat until thickened.
  6. Temper the egg yolks by whisking them in a bowl, then gradually add the hot mixture to the yolks, stirring constantly.
  7. Return the mixture to the saucepan, cook until thickened, then add butter and vanilla extract.
  8. Once the pastry is cooled, layer them with the cream filling in between and dust with confectioners' sugar on top.

Notes

Allow the assembled Milhojas to chill in the refrigerator before serving for best flavor and texture.