Strawberry Napoleon

(from dennis.reb’s recipe box)

Categories: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 package Store Bought Puff Pastry (two sheets)
  • melted Butter
  • Salt
  • 2 cups Vanilla Pastry Cream
  • 1 pound Strawberries (roughly chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Water
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
  • melted Chocolate

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. Place pastry dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 24 rectangles.

  3. Transfer to 2 baking sheets and brush with melted butter and gently sprinkle with salt. Bake until golden brown and flakey, about 12 minutes.

  4. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

  5. In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar to remove lumps.

  6. Add water and lemon juice and stir to create a smooth icing.

  7. Working individually, spread a thin layer of icing on the top of 6 pieces.

  8. Drizzle thin, horizontal lines of chocolate over the icing widthwise.

  9. Drag a toothpick across perpendicular to the chocolate in alternating directions.

  10. Place strawberries and sugar in a medium pot with a pinch of salt and smash with a potato masher or wooden spoon.

  11. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes to dissolve sugar and reduce liquid by half.

  12. To assemble, place a piece of puff pastry on a plate and top with a layer of pastry cream.

  13. Add another layer of puff pastry and top with a thin layer of strawberry preserve. Add a third layer of puff pastry and top with pastry cream.

  14. Add the decorated layer of puff pastry to the top.

  15. Create a collar out of foil to hold Napoleon shape.

  16. Place in the fridge to chill until ready to serve.

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