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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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Bon Appetit |