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Lemon Cream and Raspberry Phyllo Napoleons

 

 

An easy version of the classic napoleon...
 

 

 

PHYLLO SQUARES:

 

6 fresh 

 

phyllo pastry sheets or frozen, thawed

 

6 generous 

 

teaspoons granulated sugar

 

2 Tbs 

 

unsalted butter, melted
 

 

 

 

LEMON CREAM:

 

½ cup 

 

chilled whipping cream

 

1½ tsp 

 

powdered sugar

 

½ tsp 

 

vanilla extract

 

¼ cup 

 

purchased lemon curd
 

 

 

 

BERRIES:

 

Two ½-pint 

 

baskets fresh raspberries or 2 cups frozen unsweetened, thawed, drained

 

 

 

powdered sugar

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

2

For Phyllo Squares: Lightly oil 2 large baking sheets. Stack phyllo sheets on work surface. Trim to 10½-inch square (set scraps aside for another use). Place 1 phyllo square on work surface (cover remaining phyllo with plastic wrap and damp kitchen towel). Sprinkle with 1 generous teaspoon sugar. Top with second phyllo square. Brush lightly with melted unsalted butter. Sprinkle with 1 generous teaspoon sugar. Top with third phyllo square. Sprinkle with 1 generous teaspoon sugar. Cut phyllo stack into 9 equal stacked squares. Arrange stacked phyllo squares on prepared baking sheet. Repeat layering and cutting with remaining 3 phyllo sheets, sugar and butter making total of 18 stacked phyllo squares. Bake until phyllo is golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to racks and cool completely.

3

For Lemon Cream: Beat cream, 1½ teaspoons powdered sugar and vanilla in large bowl until medium peaks form. Whisk lemon curd in another medium bowl until smooth. Add to cream mixture. Beat to stiff peaks.

4

Spread 1 generous tablespoon lemon cream on each of 6 stacked phyllo squares. Top each with 6 raspberries. Layer each with 6 raspberries. Layer each with 1 phyllo square, 1 more tablespoon lemon cream and 6 raspberries (save any remaining lemon cream for another use). Top each with 1 phyllo square. Sift powdered sugar over desserts. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover loosely and refrigerate).

 

Servings: 6

 

 Cooking Tips

*Use a pastry bag to dole out the cream to create a very neat and beautiful look.

**You can also try using strawberry slices in place of raspberries.

***Lemon curd is available in the preserves section of most supermarket.

****Grate chocolate over the top for a finishing touch.

*****For an easy way out, try using the pre-made phyllo cups instead of making the napoleon. Just add a teaspoon of lemon cream in each cup and garnish with raspberries and blueberries.

 

 Recipe Source

Bon Appetit

 

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