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An easy version of the
classic napoleon...
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PHYLLO
SQUARES: |
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6 fresh |
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phyllo
pastry sheets or frozen, thawed |
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6 generous |
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teaspoons
granulated sugar |
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2 Tbs |
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unsalted
butter, melted
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LEMON
CREAM: |
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½ cup |
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chilled
whipping cream |
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1½ tsp |
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powdered
sugar |
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½ tsp |
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vanilla
extract |
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¼ cup |
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purchased
lemon curd
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BERRIES: |
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Two ½-pint |
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baskets
fresh raspberries or 2 cups frozen unsweetened,
thawed, drained |
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powdered
sugar |
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Preheat oven to
375°F. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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Servings: 6 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Use a pastry bag to dole
out the cream to create a very neat and beautiful look. |
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**You can also try using
strawberry slices in place of raspberries. |
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***Lemon curd is available
in the preserves section of most supermarket. |
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****Grate chocolate over the
top for a finishing touch. |
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*****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. |
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Recipe Source |
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Appetit |