Creamy Napoleons Recipe

Name: Creamy Napoleons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 cups whole milk; 8 egg yolks; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 sheets commercial puff pastry, thawed; 1 (10-ounce) package frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed; 1/4 cup red currant jelly; 2 tablespoons Cognac; 3/4 cup whipping cream, whipped; 2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons grated semi-sweet chocolate; Fresh strawberries (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
8 egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 sheets commercial puff pastry, thawed
1 (10-ounce) package frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed
1/4 cup red currant jelly
2 tablespoons Cognac
3/4 cup whipping cream, whipped
2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons grated semi-sweet chocolate
Fresh strawberries (optional)

1
Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup cornstarch, and salt. Add milk, stirring well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Beat egg yolks until thick and pale. Stir one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thick. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Cover and chill.
2
Roll pastry to remove fold lines. Cut into 8 squares. Place on baking sheet; bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes. Let cool. Cut each square in half horizontally.
3
Place strawberries in an electric blender; cover and process until smooth. Press through a sieve; discard pulp. Combine strawberry puree and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a saucepan; stir. Add jelly; cook over medium heat until thick. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in Cognac.
4
Place bottom halves of pastry squares on plates. Fold whipped cream into custard; spoon onto pastry squares. Top with remaining halves. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and chocolate. Spoon strawberry sauce in small circles onto plates; pull a wooden pick through circles. Garnish with berries, if desired.

992

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 3 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Napoleons

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