Stilton Mill-Feuille With Golden Raisins And Walnuts

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Elegant layered puff pastry appetizer with creamy Stilton, port-soaked raisins, and toasted walnuts
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Stilton Mill-Feuille With Golden Raisins And Walnuts

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 473.5

Description

This sophisticated Stilton Mille-Feuille is the perfect showstopper for holiday gatherings or wine dinners. The dish features delicate, buttery puff pastry layers stacked with a rich, velvety filling of creamy Stilton cheese, heavy cream, and sweet golden raisins plumped in port wine. The sharp, tangy notes of the blue cheese are beautifully balanced by the sweetness of the fruit and the earthy crunch of toasted walnuts. It offers a luxurious texture contrast between the crisp, flaky pastry and the smooth cheese mixture. While it looks complex, it comes together quickly with minimal cooking, making it an impressive yet manageable option for entertaining. Serve chilled for a refreshing bite that pairs wonderfully with sparkling wine or a bold red.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soak the raisins in the port wine for 30 minutes to plump them up.
  2. Drain the raisins and gently pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. Place the Stilton cheese in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  4. Add the softened butter to the cheese and blend until incorporated.
  5. Add the heavy cream and blend until the mixture is very smooth and creamy.
  6. Transfer the cheese mixture to a bowl and fold in the marinated raisins.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
  8. Cut the puff pastry sheet into twelve 2-inch circles.
  9. Place the pastry circles on a greased baking sheet and prick them all over with a fork.
  10. Place another baking sheet on top of the pastry circles to weigh them down.
  11. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  12. Remove the top baking sheet and let the pastry rounds cool completely.
  13. On each of 4 small plates, place one pastry circle.
  14. Top with 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture.
  15. Place another pastry round on top, followed by another 3 tablespoons of cheese mixture.
  16. Top with a final pastry round to complete the stack.
  17. Brush the top pastry layer with melted butter.
  18. Sprinkle the finely ground walnuts evenly over the top.
  19. Refrigerate the assembled mille-feuilles for 10 minutes to set.
  20. While the pastry chills, toast the remaining whole walnuts in the oven for 1 minute.
  21. Garnish each mille-feuille with a toasted whole walnut before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 473.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.2g59%
Saturated Fat 22.7g114%
Cholesterol 89.9mg30%
Sodium 284.3mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 27.1g10%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 12.8g
Protein 4.7g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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