Spoon or pour the custard into a medium heat-proof ... use a very sharp knife to cut into six slices, holding each side of the millefeuille lightly to prevent the layers separating.

A true classic, a mille-feuille is a real test of a pastry chef’s skill. You want your puff pastry to be crisp, and your custard to be ... and then slice down through the remaining layers.

To make the millefeuille cannolo ... with vanilla or chocolate custard cream. If you prefer, you can garnish the dessert with strawberries, raspberries, or slices of candied orange.