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Savory Mille-Feuille with Lemon Ricotta & Prosciutto

Savory Mille-Feuille with Lemon Ricotta & Prosciutto

This Savory Mille-Feuille with Lemon Ricotta & Prosciutto is a delicious twist on a classic French dish, perfect as an appetizer for your next gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 package All-butter puff pastry Thawed before baking for best results.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.
  • 1 tsp Flaky sea salt For finishing touch.
For the Ricotta Whip
  • 250 g Ricotta cheese Use full-fat for richness.
  • 1 unit Lemon zest For bright citrus flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Provides acidity.
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For smooth texture.
  • to taste Salt & pepper Seasoning for the ricotta whip.
For the Layers
  • 100 g Prosciutto Can be swapped with smoked salmon.
  • to taste Fresh thyme leaves/microgreens Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • fork
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Prepare your baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the thawed puff pastry into rectangles, about 10x5 cm each. Prick the surface with a fork, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  3. Cover the pastry with parchment and place a baking tray on top. Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden. Allow the pastry to cool completely.
  4. In a bowl, combine ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a piping bag.
  5. Assemble the Mille-Feuille: place a pastry sheet on a platter, layer with ricotta, add prosciutto, and repeat, finishing with pastry.
  6. Garnish with thyme leaves or microgreens. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble quickly before serving to ensure layers remain crisp. Experiment with variations like smoked salmon or grilled vegetables.

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