Cranberry Napoleons
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Cranberry Napoleons is the recipe today. They are an adaptation of the classic Mille-Feuille (“a thousand layers” in French) which has so many variations and ways it can be made. Traditional Napoleons often use vanilla or custard fillings, while cranberry Napoleons have a more a festive, slightly tart twist, and use whipped cream instead. They are a favorite for fall and winter gatherings. 👩🏻🍳
Cranberry Napoleons
Servings
6
Pastries
Prep time
20
Minutes
Baking time
15
Minutes
Type
Puff Pastry
Cranberry
Ingredients
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 TBSP powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla
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1 tsp granulated sugar (for dusting)
Directions
- Preheat Oven – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut Pastry – Cut the puff pastry into 12 equal rectangles. Place on the baking sheet and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Baked – Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and flaky. Let cool completely.
- Whipped Cream – Whip the cream (with a stand mixer or electric hand mixer) with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Put Together – Place one puff pastry rectangle on a plate, spread cranberry sauce, and top with whipped cream. Repeat for a second layer, then finish with a final pastry rectangle. Repeat 6 times.
- Dust – Dust rectangles with powdered sugar before serving.
- Enjoy 👩🏻🍳
Notes
- Crisp Pastry – Lightly press down baked pastry layers before assembling for a more compact Napoleon.
- Cutting Tip – Use a sharp knife to cut each Napoleon in half for cleaner slices.
- Storage – Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Double Layered
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*** OTHER CRANBERRY RECIPES ***
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*** IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS; MAKE IT BETTER ***
Fresh Crans: Instead of store-bought cranberry sauce, make a homemade version with fresh cranberries, and use some orange zest, and a touch of cinnamon. Fresh is always best and makes a difference.
Brush
Brush the puff pastry with a light egg wash before baking to give it a golden color and create an extra crisp texture.
Whipped Cream Infuse
Infuse the whipped cream with maple syrup, orange zest, or almond extract to boost the flavor profile.
Pro Look
Pipe the whipped cream neatly using a pastry bag instead of spreading it with a spoon for a more elegant, uniform, and professional look.
Serve Warm
Lightly warm the Napoleons before serving to enable the flavor come out more.
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Add as much or as little Filling as you Like
