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Matcha and White Chocolate Mille-Feuille

2023-02-20 - Written by: Sophie LaFleur

Dessert Pastry Matcha White Chocolate

Matcha and White Chocolate Mille-Feuille

A Japanese-French fusion dessert featuring layers of matcha and white chocolate puff pastry, topped with a light green tea glaze.

Matcha and White Chocolate Mille-Feuille

Ingredients:

For the Puff Pastry Dough:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

For the Matcha and White Chocolate Filling:

  • 1 cup matcha powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces white chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter and mix until the dough comes together.
  3. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm). Use a pastry cutter or knife to create long, thin strips of dough.
  4. Place a few strips of dough in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  5. Allow the puff pastry sheets to cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the matcha powder, granulated sugar, milk, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly and is pale green in color.
  7. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  8. Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
  9. To assemble the mille-feuille, place a layer of cooled puff pastry on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of the matcha and white chocolate mixture over the pastry.
  10. Repeat steps 8-9 two more times, ending with a layer of pastry on top.
  11. Drizzle the green tea glaze (see below) over the top layer of pastry.

Green Tea Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder
  • 2 tablespoons water

Combine the powdered sugar and matcha powder in a small bowl. Add the water and mix until smooth. Adjust the consistency as needed to achieve a thick glaze.

Variations:

This recipe can be adapted by adding different flavors or textures, such as:

  • Matcha ice cream between the layers for an extra creamy treat
  • Crushed nuts or shredded coconut on top of the mille-feuille for added crunch