Mille Crepe Cake is a classic French dessert with multiple layers of crepes stacked together and filled with various fillings. The name Mille crepe comes from the French phrase for “a thousand crepes,” as it comprises a multitude of crepes layered together.
Brief History and Origin
Mille crepe cake has roots in French cuisine and is believed to have originated in the 1950s. It is said to have been created by the French pastry chef Pierre Herme, who was inspired by the classic French crepe. The dessert quickly gained popularity and has since become a beloved treat in many countries worldwide.
Mille Crepe Cake – The Recipe
- Preparation Time: 15 mins
- Cooking Time: 20 mins
- Total time: 35 mins
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 300ml milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp. melted butter
- Pinch of salt
For the filling
- 250g mascarpone
- 1 lemon zest
- 250ml double cream
- 50g white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Add milk, eggs, flour, salt, and butter to a bowl, whisk until smooth and consistent batter, and rest for 30 minutes.
- Place a frying pan with a 16cm base over moderate heat and lightly grease with butter. When hot enough, add batter and cook each side of the pancake for 1 minute or until golden; transfer to a warm place.
- To prepare the filling, in a bowl, add all the filling ingredients until semi-whipped and still spreadable.
- Spread 2 to 3 tbsp. of filling cream on the crepe using the back of the spoon, then place another crepe on top and repeat the alternate crepe and cream filling until all the crepes are utilized.
- Then place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until set.
- When ready, take the cake out of the refrigerator, slice and serve.
Popular variations
Here are a few ways you can change this basic recipe to adjust it to your liking:
- Vanilla Mille Crepe Cake: This vanilla Mille crepe cake is made with layers of crepe flavored with vanilla, whipped cream, and sugar. With whipped cream, granulated sugar, and a bruleed top, the layered crepes create a supple, soft cake that is also slightly crunchy.
- Matcha Mille Crepe Cake: This cake has Layers of paper-thin matcha crepes and light vanilla cream. We love topping white chocolate ganache with a swirl of matcha and a dusting of matcha powder. It is earthy, a little bit bitter and sweet.
- Chocolate Crepe Cake: This easy chocolate crepe cake is made with delicious layers of soft, paper-thin crepes and whipped chocolate cream topped with silky-smooth chocolate ganache. It is simple and so delicious.
- Mille-Crepe Tiramisu Birthday Cake: This cake is inspired by the flavors of Tiramisu. The crepes are made with vanilla, and the filling has mascarpone cheese and coffee liquor.
- Honey Lavender Mille Crêpes Cake: This cake has a floral flavor that will map your sense with the sweet divine. The Honey and vanilla bean pastry cream add a delicate, sweet touch.
