Pear and Berry Napoleon Recipe

Name: Pear and Berry Napoleon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red wine; 1 cup apple juice; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 lemon, juiced; 4 ounces sugar substitute; Clear glaze, as needed (available at commercial pastry supply stores); 3 cups sliced pears; 1 pint mixed blueberries, blackberries and raspberries; 2 quarts skim milk; 4 ounces margarine; 1 vanilla bean, split; 8 egg substitutes; 1 1/2 ounce sugar substitute; 3 1/2 ounces cornstarch; 1 cup light whipping cream, whipped; Phyllo sheets; Vegetable spray; Sugar substitute

Servings: persons

2 cups red wine
1 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 lemon, juiced
4 ounces sugar substitute
Clear glaze, as needed (available at commercial pastry supply stores)
3 cups sliced pears
1 pint mixed blueberries, blackberries and raspberries
2 quarts skim milk
4 ounces margarine
1 vanilla bean, split
8 egg substitutes
1 1/2 ounce sugar substitute
3 1/2 ounces cornstarch
1 cup light whipping cream, whipped
Phyllo sheets
Vegetable spray
Sugar substitute

1
For the Pears: Put wine, juice, cinnamon, lemon juice, and sugar substitute in a pot, and bring to a boil.
2
Take off the heat and add some clear glaze to slightly thicken the mixture.
3
Add the sliced pears to the mixture and cool.
4
Pastry Cream: Bring to a boil the milk, margarine, and split vanilla bean.
5
Combine eggbeaters, sugar, and cornstarch and add to boiled milk.
6
Cook until thick.
7
Fold pastry cream with some whipped cream.
8
Napoleon Sheets: Cut phyllo into rectangle shape.
9
Spray each layer with vegetable spray (4 layers total).
10
Sprinkle top with sugar substitute and bake until golden brown.
11
Each set of Napoleon requires 3 rectangles per order.
12
Pear and Berry Napoleon Assembly: In the center of a plate, layer a dollop of pastry cream, a phyllo square, a dollop of cream and berries.
13
Repeat with another phyllo square, pastry cream, and berries.
14
Top with phyllo square and a light sprinkle of powdered sugar.
15
Spoon pears around.
16
Repeat with remaining ingredients.

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

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.
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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups red wine, 1 cup apple juice, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 lemon, juiced, and more.

Yes, Pear and Berry Napoleon falls under the General 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!

Pear and Berry Napoleon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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