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Classic Napoleon

Prep Time

45 min

Servings

8

Cook Time

20 min

PastriesMedium

Classic Napoleon

Layers of crispy puff pastry and vanilla pastry cream. French elegance!

1Ingredients

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8
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • For pastry cream: 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 egg yolks, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 oz chocolate, melted

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Bake puff pastry between two baking sheets at 400°F for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cut into 3 equal rectangles.

  3. 3

    Make pastry cream; chill completely.

  4. 4

    Layer pastry and cream twice, ending with pastry.

  5. 5

    Make glaze with powdered sugar and milk.

  6. 6

    Spread glaze on top; marble with chocolate.

  7. 7

    Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Baker's Tips

  • Weight the pastry for extra crispiness
  • Cut with serrated knife