Rainbow Heart Mille Crepe Cake
Indulge in the light and delicate layers of vibrant crepes, filled with luscious rainbow-colored pastry cream. This visually stunning dessert is a true work of art that's as delicious as it is beautiful. Perfect for celebrations or when you want to impress your guests with a delightful treat.
ingredients
- For the Crepes:- 2 cups all-purpose flour- 4 cups whole milk- 4 large eggs- 1/4 cup granulated sugar- 1/4 teaspoon salt- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple)
- For the Rainbow Pastry Cream:- 4 cups whole milk- 1 cup granulated sugar- 1/2 cup cornstarch- 6 large egg yolks- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract- Food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple)
- For the Whipped Cream Frosting:- 2 cups heavy cream- 1/4 cup powdered sugar- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
steps
- 1.
• Crepes:
- 2.
In a blender, combine flour, milk, eggs, sugar, and salt until smooth.
- 3.
Divide the batter equally into six bowls.
- 4.
Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create vibrant colors.
- 5.
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 6.
Pour 1/4 cup of the colored batter onto the skillet, swirling it to create a thin crepe.
- 7.
Cook for about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute.
- 8.
Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking crepes and separating each color with parchment paper.• Rainbow Pastry Cream:
- 9.
In a saucepan, heat milk until steaming but not boiling.
- 10.
In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth and pale.
- 11.
Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- 12.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
- 13.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- 14.
Divide the pastry cream equally into six bowls.
- 15.
Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to match the crepe colors.• Whipped Cream Frosting:
- 16.
In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- 17.
Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.Assembly:
- 18.
Place a crepe on a serving plate, spread a thin layer of one color of pastry cream evenly.
- 19.
Stack another crepe on top and repeat the process with a different color of pastry cream.
- 20.
Continue layering crepes and alternating colors until you have used all crepes and pastry cream.
- 21.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to set.
- 22.
Pipe decorative rosettes of whipped cream around the edges and on top of the cake.
- 23.
Optional: Garnish with rainbow sprinkles or fresh fruit.
- 24.
Slice and serve this masterpiece of flavors, textures, and colors!
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