Description
These Raspberry Cream Napoleons are an elegant layered dessert made with crisp golden puff pastry, silky vanilla cream, and juicy raspberry filling. Beautiful, light, and delicious, this bakery-style treat is perfect for spring celebrations, afternoon tea, holidays, or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Pastry Layers
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
For the Cream Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
For the Raspberry Layer
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Optional Garnish
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh raspberries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the puff pastry: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry, cut into rectangles, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Bake the layers: Place pastry pieces on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
- Make the raspberry filling: Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until softened. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
- Prepare the cream: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Add whipped cream and mix until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the napoleons: Place one pastry layer on a plate, add cream filling and raspberry mixture, then top with another pastry layer. Repeat for remaining desserts.
- Finish and serve: Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with fresh raspberries and mint, and serve chilled.
Notes
For the crispiest pastry, assemble the napoleons shortly before serving. The raspberry filling and cream can be prepared ahead of time and stored separately in the refrigerator. Use fresh raspberries for the brightest flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 napoleon
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: raspberry cream napoleons, puff pastry dessert, raspberry mille feuille, elegant raspberry dessert, cream filled pastry, bakery style dessert
