Napoleon Dessert
A classic French-inspired dessert of crisp, flaky puff pastry layers sandwiched with sweet vanilla cream. This simplified version is perfect for a home baker, delivering impressive results without fuss.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (about 10x10 inches) puff pastry sheet
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold the 1 puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into 3 equal rectangles, about 3x10 inches each.
- 2
Place the 3 pastry rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Prick each all over with a fork to prevent puffing too much.
- 3
Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let cool completely on a wire rack, about 10 minutes.
- 4
In a chilled bowl, beat the 1 cup heavy cream, 0.5 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Spread one-third of the whipped cream over one pastry rectangle. Top with a second rectangle, spread another third of cream, then top with the third rectangle.
- 6
Spread the remaining cream over the top layer. Dust with extra powdered sugar if desired. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
- 7
Slice into 3 portions with a serrated knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean layers.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- rolling pin
- fork
- wire rack
- electric mixer
- mixing bowl
- serrated knife
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