Smoked Salmon and Egg Breakfast Mille-feuille
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
213 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
Smoked Salmon and Egg Breakfast Mille-feuille
Description
This recipe uses store-bought puff pastry baked until puffed and golden, then split horizontally to create layered squares. The scrambled eggs are gently cooked with cream and butter to remain creamy but not runny, folded softly to preserve moisture. Smoked salmon slices add a rich, smoky, salty note that complements the eggs and enhances the breakfast mille-feuille. The addition of crème fraîche incorporated into the layers and as an optional side adds a mild tang and richness, balanced by fresh chopped chives for brightness.
The dish is served by stacking the puff pastry with layers of scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, crème fraîche, and chives, creating an elegant presentation with a mix of crispy pastry and soft filling. It suits a weekend brunch or special breakfast where a mix of textures and flavors feels luxurious yet approachable.
For creamier scrambled eggs, the recipe advises doubling the amount of cream or milk used. Crème fraîche can be substituted with sour cream or thick full-fat yogurt if unavailable. The dish can also be served with additional crème fraîche on the side if preferred. These details reflect the recipe’s flexibility depending on desired richness and creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry thawed (25 cm x 25cm / 10" x 10", sheet, store bought, frozen
Scrambled Eggs
- 8 egg
- 1/4 cup cream double this for creamier eggs - Note 1, or full cream milk
- 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt
- black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Mille-feuille
- 6 oz / 200g smoked salmon
- 2/3 cup crème fraîche (Note 2), plus more for serving (optional)
- 2 tbsp chives , finely chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
- Cut the puff pastry in half, then each half into 4 pieces to make 8 pieces that are 6 cm x 12.5 cm / 2.5" x 5".
- Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper (baking paper) or sprayed with oil.
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Then brush the puff pastry with the eggs, taking care not to brush the cut sides (optional step - makes the pastry more golden).
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
- Remove from the oven and split each piece in half horizontally (so you have a top and bottom).
- Place on a rack to cool.
Scrambled Eggs
- Whisk the cream into the eggs.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat if you have gas or medium high for electric. Don't let the butter brown. Add the eggs and don't touch it for 20 seconds.
- Then use a wooden spoon with a flat edge (or egg flip) to gently scrape the bottom and fold the eggs over. Continue to do this for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the eggs are mostly cooked but still wet.
- Turn the stove off, add salt and pepper and keep folding until the eggs are just before done to your liking (they will continue to cook for a bit). Remove from the stove.
Assemble
- Mix the crème fraîche and chives together in a small bowl.
- Place the bottom half of each puff pastry piece on a serving platter. Divide the eggs between them, top with smoked salmon then spread with crème fraîche mixture. Place the top half of the puff pastry on the salmon.
- Serve immediately with extra crème fraîche on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Increase cream for very creamy scrambled eggs that remain moist and soft in texture.
- Crème fraîche adds richness with mild tang but can be substituted with sour cream or thick full-fat yogurt.
- Serve extra crème fraîche on the side if preferred rather than inside the layers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 103g | |
| Calories | 213cal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 11.1g | 22% |
| Fat | 15.7g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugar | 11.1g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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