ROASTED STRAWBERRY NAPOLEON

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Roasting the strawberries with vanilla for the filling softens them and draws out their sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons light corn syrup
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, from standard package (17 1/4 ounces), thawed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
14 medium strawberries (about 1 pint), stems trimmed
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Orange Pastry Cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking pan with parchment paper, and set aside. Have ready another baking pan, unlined. In a small bowl, combine corn syrup with 1 teaspoon warm water; set aside.
  • Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Roll puff-pastry sheet into a 12-inch square; trim edges. Cut sheet on the fold lines, making three 4-by-12-inch rectangles. Place rectangles on lined pan. Top with another piece of parchment. Place the unlined pan on top of the filled pan. Bake puff pastry 8 minutes.
  • Remove the empty pan and top parchment, and return pan to oven. Bake until pastry starts to puff and is light-golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove from oven; lightly brush with reserved corn-syrup mixture. Using a long metal spatula, gently flip rectangles. Brush again with corn-syrup mixture. Bake until shiny and golden brown, about 9 minutes more. With the spatula, transfer puff pastry to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees. Using a pastry brush, coat the bottom of a medium oven-proof saute pan with 1 tablespoon butter; scrape vanilla seeds into butter. Place strawberries, cut sides down, in pan. Sprinkle with granulated sugar, and lay vanilla pod on top. Roast until strawberries start to "slump" and feel soft when squeezed, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer all but 2 of the berries and vanilla pod to a plate to cool. Reserve juices in pan.
  • Set pan over high heat. If using Grand Marnier, add to pan, and light a match, carefully igniting liqueur; allow flame to burn out, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Using a fork, mash 2 remaining strawberries; add orange juice. (If not using liqueur, add 2 tablespoons more orange juice). Cook until thick and syrupy, 30 to 40 seconds; discard vanilla pod. Remove from heat. Swirl in the remaining tablespoon butter, and set aside.
  • Combine cream and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer, and whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Without using a tip, close off the end of a pastry bag with a paper clip or clothespin; fill with whipped cream. Repeat, filling a second pastry bag with orange pastry cream. (Alternatively, use two resealable plastic bags, and cut off a corner on each; an offset spatula can also be used to spread both whipped and pastry creams.)
  • Pipe a tablespoon of pastry cream onto the middle of a serving plate. Center a rectangle of puff pastry on top. Leaving a 1/2-inch border, pipe orange pastry cream onto puff pastry. Arrange roasted strawberries on top of pastry cream; scrape any remaining juices from plate into reserved sauce. Place a second rectangle of puff pastry on top of strawberries. Leaving a 1/2-inch border, pipe whipped cream onto second rectangle of puff pastry. Sprinkle with pistachios. Place a third rectangle of puff pastry on top.
  • Using a serrated knife, slice assembled napoleon into 4 pieces. Drizzle with the reserved sauce, and serve.

Gberbi Godwin
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This is the best napoleon recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Reham Udeh
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I'm not a big fan of napoleons, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted strawberries and whipped cream are a perfect combination.


Uzair Bilal
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The roasted strawberries are amazing and the whole dessert is just heavenly.


Ashenfi Assefa
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I love the way the roasted strawberries add a smoky flavor to this recipe. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic dessert.


Khan A. Sobur
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer dessert because it's light and refreshing.


Shabana Kousar
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This was my first time making a napoleon and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert.


Aidan Pesko
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ian Jarvis
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I followed the recipe exactly and my napoleon turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate two pieces!


Isndnz Lsmznzz
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This recipe is a bit challenging, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.


MrZaack Ortiz
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Acquah Stella
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mike Casimir
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Mike Vzhari
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This was a delicious and impressive dessert that I'm sure I'll make again and again.


Lonjey Condes
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I'm not a big fan of strawberries, but I loved this recipe. The roasting process really brings out their flavor.


Jagu Dada
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The roasted strawberries are amazing, and the whole dessert is just heavenly.


Md Rony Islam
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I love the combination of roasted strawberries and whipped cream in this recipe. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Niruta P Magar
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This was my first time making a napoleon, and it was surprisingly easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the end result was a delicious and impressive dessert.


Sohag Hasan
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it turned out wonderfully! The roasted strawberries added a unique and delicious flavor to the classic napoleon dessert.


Masuda Afrin
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This roasted strawberry napoleon was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet and savory was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful. I'll definitely be making this again.