Chocolate Almond Mousse Napoleons Recipe

Name: Chocolate Almond Mousse Napoleons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt; 4 to 5 teaspoons half-and-half cream; 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate, melted

Servings: persons

6 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
4 to 5 teaspoons half-and-half cream
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate, melted

1
Place one phyllo sheet on work surface; keep remaining phyllo sheets covered with plastic wrap and damp towel. Brush phyllo with melted butter; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Top with second phyllo sheet. Brush with butter; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Repeat with third phyllo sheet, butter and sugar. Cut stack into twelve 3-in. squares. Transfer stacks to a greased
2
, about 1 in. apart. Repeat with remaining 3 phyllo sheets, butter and sugar. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully. Cool on wire racks.
3
For filling, heat cream in a saucepan over medium heat until cream begins to simmer, about 160u00b0; remove from the heat. Whisk in chocolate and extract until smooth; refrigerate until chilled. In a bowl, beat cream mixture until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving.
4
For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt. Add enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency. Spread over 8 squares of phyllo. Drizzle with melted chocolate chips. Set aside until serving.
5
To serve, spread about 1/4 cup chocolate almond mousse over a square of phyllo. Add a second phyllo square and more mousse. Top with one of the glaze squares. Repeat with remaining phyllo, mousse and glazed phyllo. Serve immediately.

1376

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches), 1/4 cup butter, melted, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Almond Mousse Napoleons falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Almond Mousse Napoleons

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