Miniature Napoleons Recipe

Name: Miniature Napoleons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup 2% milk; 1 large egg yolk, beaten; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1 large egg yolk, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

1
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 1 minute longer.
2
Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Refrigerate until chilled.
3
Unfold puff pastry; place on an ungreased
4
. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake according to package directions. Remove to a wire rack to cool
5
In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into custard. Use a fork to split pastry in half horizontally. Spread filling over the bottom half; replace top. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
6
Cut into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. rectangles. In a microwave, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over pastries. Freeze until serving.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Miniature 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.

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