Milhojas

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Milhoja
Milhojas - 2009.jpg
Bakery with Milhojas
TypeDessert
Place of originLatin America
Region or stateAmericas
Associated national cuisineArgentina, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Spain, UK (Gibraltar), Uruguay, Venezuela
Main ingredientsLayers of puff pastry

Milhojas ("thousand sheets") are desserts made with stacked layers of puff pastry,[1] filled with creme patissiere; cream; dulce de leche; a creamy mix of condensed milk, sugar, and vanilla; or white chocolate. They are part of the cuisines of Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico,[1] Peru, Portugal, Spain, UK (Gibraltar), Uruguay, and Venezuela.

See also[]

  • Mille-feuille
  • List of pastries

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