NAPOLEON

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A perfectly layered napoleon is a showstopping dessert; slicing it, however, can be a tricky matter. Don't be discouraged if yours doesn't cut neatly into serving pieces; even if it's slightly flattened and oozing pastry cream, each bite will still be delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

All-purpose flour, for work surface
1 3/4 pounds Puff Pastry dough
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 ounces dark semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon corn syrup
1/4 ounce white chocolate, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
Pastry Cream

Steps:

  • Make puff pastry strips: Lightly flour a clean work surface. Using a rolling pin, gently roll out dough into a 16-by-18-inch rectangle about 1/8 inch thick, being careful not to press too hard around the edges. Using a pastry wheel or sharp knife, cut rectangle crosswise into thirds, with each strip 6 by 16 inches. Transfer to a baking sheet; dock, or pierce, the dough all over with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap; place in refrigerator 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Transfer to oven; bake until strips are puffed and golden all over, about 14 minutes. Set a baking sheet directly on pastry strips, and continue baking until pastry is cooked through and well browned, about 6 minutes. Remove top baking sheet; bake 4 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Using a serrated knife, trim each to 4 1/4 by 12 inches.
  • Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream just to a boil. Place dark chocolate in a bowl, and pour hot cream over chocolate; whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is combined. Whisk in corn syrup. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
  • Place white chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk until chocolate is melted, and remove from heat. Let cool.
  • Using an offset spatula, spread dark chocolate glaze over one side of the flattest puff pastry strip, making sure to coat entire surface. Place white chocolate in a piping cone; pipe thin lines 3/4 inch apart across width of chocolate-coated strip. To create the distinctive flourish, gently drag the tip of a paring knife or a skewer lengthwise through both coatings, in lines perpendicular to the white chocolate lines. Begin at one of the short ends, and make each line 3/4 inch apart. Alternate the direction each time.
  • Place one of the unglazed puff pastry strips on a serving tray. Spread half the pastry cream over the top, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around. Top with remaining unglazed pastry strip; press down gently, and repeat with remaining pastry cream. Top with glazed pastry strip. Transfer to refrigerator, and chill 30 minutes uncovered. Using a long serrated knife, cut into six pieces, and serve.

Stan Duryee
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This Napoleon recipe is a winner! The pastry is flaky and buttery, and the filling is rich and creamy. I love that it is made with puff pastry, which makes it so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


crawfish
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I had never made Napoleon before, but I am so glad I did! It was so easy to make and turned out so delicious. The pastry was perfect and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this


Ally Black
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This is the best Napoleon recipe I have ever tried. The pastry is so light and flaky, and the filling is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Sadman
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I made this Napoleon for my family last weekend and they loved it! The pastry was so light and flaky, and the filling was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Xn Wajedul
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This Napoleon recipe is a winner! The pastry is flaky and buttery, and the filling is rich and creamy. I love that it is made with puff pastry, which makes it so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Aicha Breton
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I had never made Napoleon before, but I am so glad I did! It was so easy to make and turned out so delicious. The pastry was perfect and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this


Jamaha Wolf
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This is the best Napoleon recipe I have ever tried. The pastry is so light and flaky, and the filling is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


rebecca williams
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I made this Napoleon for my family last weekend and they loved it! The pastry was so light and flaky, and the filling was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


RAJ YT
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This Napoleon recipe is a winner! The pastry is flaky and buttery, and the filling is rich and creamy. I love that it is made with puff pastry, which makes it so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Apurbo Ahmed
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I had never made Napoleon before, but I am so glad I did! It was so easy to make and turned out so delicious. The pastry was perfect and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this


Bella Take
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This is the best Napoleon recipe I have ever tried. The pastry is so light and flaky, and the filling is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Myliu Piña
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I made this Napoleon for my family last weekend and they loved it! The pastry was so light and flaky, and the filling was so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


imran jutt
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This Napoleon recipe is a winner! The pastry is flaky and buttery, and the filling is rich and creamy. I love that it is made with puff pastry, which makes it so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Short Life feelings
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I had never made Napoleon before, but I am so glad I did! It was so easy to make and turned out so delicious. The pastry was perfect and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this


Helen Beshir
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This is the best Napoleon recipe I have ever tried. The pastry is so light and flaky, and the filling is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Zahir Rahman
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I made this Napoleon for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Nana Kobby
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This Napoleon recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. The pastry was flaky and buttery, and the filling was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again soon.