Decadent Chocolate & Hazelnut Millefeuille

Introduction
This Chocolate & Hazelnut Millefeuille is a luxurious dessert that combines crisp caramelized puff pastry, velvety vanilla mascarpone cream, and a rich hazelnut chocolate ganache. The contrast of textures—crunchy, creamy, and smooth—makes every bite irresistible. Perfect for special occasions, this dessert is sure to impress your guests with its elegant layers and indulgent flavors.

Ingredients
For the Caramelized Puff Pastry:
1 sheet all-butter puff pastry (250 g)
50 g powdered sugar
For the Vanilla Mascarpone Cream:
250 g mascarpone cheese
200 ml heavy cream (cold)
40 g powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Hazelnut Ganache:
150 g dark chocolate (baking chocolate)
100 ml heavy cream
50 g hazelnut praline paste
For Decoration:
20 g crushed hazelnuts
10 g chocolate shavings
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Whole hazelnuts for garnish
4-5 small meringues (optional)
How to Make
Step 1: Prepare the Caramelized Puff Pastry