Vegan Tompouce - Dutch Mille Feuille

Any ideas on what to add for orange glace (for Kings day tomorrow in the Netherlands)??

Katja Heidweiller - April 26, 2026, 4:06 p.m.

I'm going to try it with orange food colouring powder. Already have that at home. Alternatively you could buy something at the supermarket. Most glazings are milk free I think

PUL Team - April 27, 2026, 5:27 a.m.

Heyy Janette and Katja, thanks so much for your interest in this recipe, and Happy King's Day! This is likely coming in a tad too light but I'd agree that food colouring might be the best way to go. Turmeric would make it too yellow, and juice of any kind (carrot or orange) would add too much liquid. Food colouring is the safest bet. We'd love to hear how it goes if you give any swaps a try ☺️

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We surprised everyone with these typical Dutch treats, especially non vegan people were amazed and called it pastry worthy to the pastry shop! Even though we overdid the custard a bit, which created tiny clumps after pressing it through the sieve. However, you didn't notice it in the pastry anymore. I guess we should have taken the custard a bit earlier off the stove to make it less dense. All in all, great recipe! We will try to make orange ones with kings day!

PUL Team - March 21, 2026, 5:51 p.m.

Ohh we're thrilled to hear this, Bob, what a big compliment ☺️ orange ones are a lovely idea too 🤗

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Why to press it with plastic till it cool off completely?
Plastic even when at normal room temp is mixing in food n getting into blood stream,, on heated surface is like.. 🙏

PUL Team - July 16, 2025, 7:49 a.m.

Hey there, Aakanksha! Thanks for sharing the thoughts 🤗 The cling film is only meant to touch the surface to prevent a rubbery layer that can form on top of custard as it cools. You can use parchment paper instead if you prefer.

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I made them today and they were really great 😍 A very good vegan alternative for the tompouce you can buy in the store. Perfect for Kingsday!

Just made this for my partner who hasn't had a custard/creme slice since before he became vegan (10 years) and he was so so happy. Didn't have icing sugar so made a sugar syrup/drizzle and no stabiliser so used a couple of teaspoons of potaot starch which worked out great! Really great and easy recipe!

PUL Team - March 10, 2025, 5:12 p.m.

Gosh this is so heartwarming, Molly! We're so happy to hear your partner loved it after such a long time 🥰

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Kan de app in het Nederlands a.u.b.

All those birthday parties where everyone was eating a tompouce and I wasn't... made up for in one afternoon! We really enjoyed making and eating it, thank you! 🙏🏻

PUL Team - Feb. 8, 2025, 7:27 p.m.

Oh we're so happy to hear it was enjoyed, Bert, thanks a bunch 🥰

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I am definitely gonna try them, maybe for Kingsday!

Thanks so much for not using food dyes in the recipe! <3

They look sooooo pretty 😍 can't wait to try them.