Pumpkin Napoleons Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Napoleons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1-3/4 cups milk; 8 egg yolks, beaten; 2/3 cup canned pumpkin; 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups milk
8 egg yolks, beaten
2/3 cup canned pumpkin
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
2
Remove from the heat. Stir in the pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Transfer to a bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until cool.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. With a sharp knife, cut into 15 rectangles, 4 in. x 2 in. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5
To assemble, split pastries in half horizontally. Place 10 bottom layers on a work surface; spread each with a scant 2 tablespoons pumpkin custard. Top with 10 pastries, remaining custard and remaining pastries. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1-3/4 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin 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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