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Mil Hojas cake with multiple layers of flaky pastry, filled with creamy filling and topped with crushed biscuits.

Mil Hojas Cake (Chilean Thousand Layer Cake)

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This Mil Hojas cake is made of crispy layers filled with sweet dulce de leche and topped with walnuts. A delicious and easy-to-make dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
chilling time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the dough:

  • 3 cups sifted flour
  • 250 grams 8 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 egg yolks room temperature
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon rum or pisco
  • 1 pinch of salt

For the filling:

  • 3 cups dulce de leche caramel
  • 2 ½ cups chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Make the dough:

  • In a large bowl, combine 3 cups sifted flour and 1 pinch of salt. Add the 250 grams of unsalted butter, 3 egg yolks, ¾ cup milk, and 1 tablespoon rum or pisco. Mix with a fork, knives, or stand mixer until the dough reaches a medium consistency. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.

Roll out the dough:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Divide the dough into 14 equal portions. Roll out each portion on a floured surface until thin, about 8-9 inches in diameter. Pierce each circle of dough with a fork to prevent puffing.

Bake the dough circles:

  • Place the dough circles on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare the filling:

  • While the dough cools, combine 3 cups of dulce de leche with 2 ½ cups of chopped walnuts. Stir until well mixed.

Assemble the cake:

  • Once the layers are cool, begin stacking the dough circles. Spread a layer of the dulce de leche and walnut filling between each dough layer. Finish with a top layer of dough and lightly dust with powdered sugar for decoration.

Chill and Serve:

  • Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour prior to serving. Slice carefully and enjoy the layers of crispy, creamy goodness!

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 400
  • Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
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