This is a great and dramatic dessert. The creme brulée here can be cooked traditionally and 'bruléed in a ramekin, but the ability to assemble these napoleons and have the differing textures between the puff pastry, roasted fruits, and the creamy creme brulée is what makes this dish a surefire seller! Note--each of the pieces can be kept individually for several days (up to a week) but once assembled this item need to be served fairly quickly. Any fruit can be used, use what's fresh and in season and enjoy!
Provided by Desree42
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 5 napoleons
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the puff pastry into strips about 2 inches wide and 6 inches long--score and allow to rest for at least 20 minutes in the fridge.
- Combine the 1 egg and 1 egg yolk to create a egg wash.
- Brush the puff pastry with the egg wash and dust with powdered sugar, Bake in a 350°F- 400°F oven until golden brown and 'puffed'.
- Allow puff to cool then slice in half through the center of the puff, creating a puff 'sandwich'.
- Remove the zest from the orange; split and scrape the vanilla bean.
- In a thick-bottom sauce pot scald the cream, orange zest, and vanilla bean together.
- In a bowl combine the sugar and 5 egg yolks together.
- Temper the hot cream mixture into the egg/ sugar mixture the return to the sauce pan.
- Cook the creme until nape` (it coats the back of a wooden spoon).
- Place into a casserole dish/hotel pan of any size that will allow there to be a layer of creme brulée on the bottom about 1 inch thick.
- Back in a 350°F oven in a water bath until firm (jiggles only slightly when the pan is shaken). Remove from the water bath and allow to cool.
- To assemble: Place the bottom half of a puff 'sandwich' on a plate.
- Using a thin spatula place a layer of the creme brulée onto the puff (it doesn't have to look pretty as we'll be covering it soon).
- On top of the creme brulée place a single layer of roasted fruit, so that the wedges overhang the creme brulée on either side.
- Place the top of the puff pastry on and dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 982.3, Fat 60.1, SaturatedFat 28.8, Cholesterol 399.3, Sodium 181.7, Carbohydrate 104.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 76.8, Protein 10.8
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Chris Garcia
[email protected]This dessert is perfect for a special occasion.
Chiemeziem Onwumere
[email protected]I've never had a Napoleon before, but this one was amazing!
HANIF BUTHELEZI
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a challenge, but it's worth it.
Kazmi Syed
[email protected]I made this dessert for a potluck and it was a huge hit.
mLs
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover puff pastry.
gulamu khan gulamu
[email protected]I'm not a fan of creme brulee, but I loved the citrus filling in this Napoleon.
Ayaz jat Jat
[email protected]This dessert is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.
Md onik Ahammed
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves citrus desserts.
Pubg Store
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was worth the effort.
Katie Cramsey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of citrus desserts, but this one was surprisingly good.
Shahid Butt
[email protected]This dessert is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Terrance Stanley
[email protected]The citrus creme brulee filling was amazing! I could eat it by itself.
Laura Worthington
[email protected]This recipe is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.
Kawaii Princess
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the Napoleon layers to stick together, but the final product was still tasty.
ixMarnes
[email protected]The citrus creme brulee filling was a bit too tart for my taste, but the rest of the dessert was delicious.
kainat Abdul Samad
[email protected]This dessert was a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Carol Nitsche
[email protected]I've never made a Napoleon before, but this recipe made it easy. The citrus creme brulee filling was a great twist on the classic.
Pauline Dee Elias Mbaya
[email protected]This Citrus Creme Brulee Napoleon was a delight to make and even better to eat! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.