Mille-feuille
Mille-feuille, meaning 'a thousand leaves' in French, is a classic pastry made of three delicate layers of flaky puff pastry alternating with two layers of smooth pastry cream, often topped with a white fondant glaze and chocolate drizzle. It originated in France and is a staple of French pâtisserie, celebrated for its elegant simplicity and contrasting textures.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the buttery pastry and sweet cream, with minimal protein. A typical serving contains roughly 400-500 calories, offering quick energy but little in the way of essential vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mcg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'mille-feuille' poetically refers to its countless flaky layers, which are achieved through a precise lamination technique that folds butter into dough repeatedly. Nutritionally, it's a study in indulgence, providing a dense source of energy that was historically a treat for special occasions in French culture.
