Napoleon Of Puff Pastry With Vanilla-Whiskey Cream

Name: Napoleon Of Puff Pastry With Vanilla-Whiskey Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons fleur de sel; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/4 cups (about) cold water; 1 3/4 cups (3 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 cups whole milk; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 6 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fleur de sel
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups (about) cold water
1 3/4 cups (3 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups whole milk
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Powdered sugar

1
Mix the flour and fleur de sel in a food processor.
2
Blend in the chilled butter.
3
With the machine running, gradually add 1 cup of water through the feed tube, blending just until a soft dough forms and adding the remaining 1/4 cup of water if needed.
4
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface; knead until smooth.
5
Roll out the dough into a 15 x 12-inch rectangle.
6
Brush away any excess flour.
7
Spread the room-temperature butter over two thirds of the dough.
8
Fold the unbuttered third over the center third, then fold the remaining buttered third over the folded two thirds as is done for a letter.
9
Refrigerate 45 minutes.
10
Return the dough to the lightly floured work surface and turn the dough so that the long edges of the dough are parallel to the edge of the work surface.
11
Roll out the dough into a 15 x 12-inch rectangle.
12
Brush away any excess flour.
13
Fold the narrow ends of the dough in to meet at the center, again brushing away any excess flour.
14
Fold the dough in half again as is done when closing a book.
15
Cover the dough and refrigerate 30 minutes.
16
Repeat, turning, rolling and folding the dough 3 more times, refrigerating the dough 30 minutes in between each turn.
17
Cut the dough crosswise into 4 equal pieces (each weighing about 10 ounces).
18
Wrap each piece separately in plastic wrap.

1830

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

123

Carbs

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons fleur de sel, 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 1/4 cups (about) cold water, and more.

Yes, Napoleon Of Puff Pastry With Vanilla-Whiskey Cream 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!