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Creamy Easy Napoleon Cake

Decadent Creamy Easy Napoleon Cake You'll Want to Make Today

Experience the delightful Creamy Easy Napoleon Cake with its layers of crispy puff pastry and velvety custard.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Sheets Use all-butter for a richer taste.
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Adds a creamy base; don't skimp on quality!
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to your sweetness preference.
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Fresh yolks are crucial for texture.
  • 1/3 cup Cornstarch Thickens the custard.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting.
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather all ingredients and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets, cut them into 4x3 inch rectangles, and prick each rectangle with a fork.
  3. Arrange the pastry rectangles on the baking sheet, cover with another parchment sheet, and place an additional tray on top.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat until steamy, stirring occasionally.
  6. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth, then add the warm milk gradually while whisking.
  7. Return the mixture to the saucepan, cook on medium-low for 5-7 minutes, stirring until thick.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until combined.
  9. On a serving dish, layer the pastry and custard, finishing with a layer of pastry on top.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. Dust the top with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality all-butter puff pastry for the best flavor. Allow the cake to chill for at least 4 hours for optimal texture.

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