Cocktail Napoleons Recipe

Name: Cocktail Napoleons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb puff pastry, prepared, frozen, thawed (half a package); 14 lb smoked salmon, sliced paper thin; 3 -4 white potatoes (I use Yukon Gold ( there should be enough to yield 2 cups mashed potatoes); ½ cup cooked carrot, pureed; ½ cup cooked fennel, pureed; ½ tablespoon horseradish; salt and pepper; 2 garlic cloves, mashed; ¼ cup sour cream (lite is fine); ¼ cup heavy cream, whipped; ½ tablespoon horseradish (or to taste); fennel head (to garnish, fronds); carrot curls (to garnish)

Servings: persons

12 lb puff pastry, prepared, frozen, thawed (half a package)
14 lb smoked salmon, sliced paper thin
3 -4 white potatoes (I use Yukon Gold ( there should be enough to yield 2 cups mashed potatoes)
½ cup cooked carrot, pureed
½ cup cooked fennel, pureed
½ tablespoon horseradish
salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves, mashed
¼ cup sour cream (lite is fine)
¼ cup heavy cream, whipped
½ tablespoon horseradish (or to taste)
fennel head (to garnish, fronds)
carrot curls (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven according to pastry package directions.
2
Roll out the pastry dough on a prepared cookie sheet and score the dough in twenty four rectangles.
3
Bake according to package directions.
4
Peel, boil or steam, and mash the potatoes, using some of the potato cooking water if necessary.
5
While the pastry is baking, divide the mashed potatoes into two bowls.
6
Mix the carrot puree and half the garlic and horseradish into one bowl, the fennel puree and the other half of the garlic and horseradish into the other; season both with salt and pepper and keep hot.
7
Combine the sour cream, whipped cream and horseradish and place in a squeeze bottle with a narrow tip (or a pastry bag) and reserve.
8
As soon as the pastry comes out of the oven, using a pizza cutter, slice the pastry into the 24 rectangles.
9
Working quickly, spread eight rectangles with the fennel/potato mixture, top with.
10
a thin layer of smoked salmon and another pastry rectangle.
11
Now repeat, spreading the second layer with the carrot/potato mixture and smoked salmon.
12
Top with the third series of pastry rectangles.
13
Arrange the Napoleans on a serving tray.
14
Pipe thin diagonal lines of the horseradish cream on the top of each.
15
Garnish the tray with the fennel fronds and carrot curls.

3527

kcal

Calories

215

Fat

Carbs

323

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb puff pastry, prepared, frozen, thawed (half a package), 14 lb smoked salmon, sliced paper thin, 3 -4 white potatoes (I use Yukon Gold ( there should be enough to yield 2 cups mashed potatoes), ½ cup cooked carrot, pureed, and more.

Yes, Cocktail Napoleons falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cocktail Napoleons

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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