Pastries & desserts

Mille-feuille

A layered dessert of crisp puff pastry and smooth pastry cream.

Un mille-feuille français
Un mille-feuille françaisPhoto: ZantastikCC BY-SA 3.0Mille-feuille français 1

Say it: meel-FEUY (approximate English pronunciation)

Mille-feuille alternates puff pastry with layers of cream. Its name evokes the many fine layers in the dough. The contrast between brittle pastry and smooth filling is the central pleasure. Bakery versions vary in decoration, size and flavor, so read the description before choosing a slice.

Names to look for on menus

mille feuille, mille feuilles, millefeuille, millefeuilles

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About this guide and further reading

Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-07. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.