Milhojas de Dulce de Leche

Ingredients

• 2 sheets of puff pastry (400g) 2 sheets of puff pastry (400g)
• 1 cup (240g) dulce de leche 1 cup (240g) dulce de leche
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar, for dusting Powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 38g, 18g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. 2.
   Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
3. 3.
   Cut each sheet into 3 equal rectangles.
4. 4.
   Place the pastry rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. 5.
   Prick the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much during baking.
6. 6.
   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7.
   Remove the pastry from the oven and let it cool completely.
8. 8.
   In a bowl, mix the dulce de leche with the vanilla extract until well combined.
9. 9.
   Spread a generous layer of dulce de leche mixture onto one pastry rectangle.
10. 10.
    Place another pastry rectangle on top and repeat the process until all the pastry rectangles are used.
11. 11.
    Dust the top layer with powdered sugar.
12. 12.
    Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
13. 13.
    Cut into individual portions and serve.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Puff pastry — Make sure to thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions before using it. This will ensure that it rolls out easily and bakes evenly.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon on top of the dulce de leche filling before layering the pastry.
• If you prefer a sweeter dessert, you can drizzle some caramel sauce over the top layer of the milhojas de dulce de leche.
• Serve the milhojas de dulce de leche with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
• To make the dessert even more visually appealing, you can use a piping bag to create decorative patterns with the dulce de leche filling.
• If you don't have dulce de leche, you can substitute it with caramel spread or thick caramel sauce.

Serving advice

Milhojas de dulce de leche is best served chilled. Allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften the pastry slightly. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.

Presentation advice

To present the milhojas de dulce de leche, arrange the individual portions on a dessert plate. You can drizzle some additional dulce de leche or caramel sauce on the plate for an artistic touch. Serve with a cup of coffee or tea to complement the sweetness of the dessert.