Best 3 Mandarine Napoleon Recipes
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a classic French dessert with a modern twist – the Mandarine Napoleon. This elegant pastry is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring layers of flaky puff pastry, creamy custard, and refreshing mandarin orange segments. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness, tanginess, and a hint of citrusy zest.
The recipe includes two variations: the traditional Mandarine Napoleon and a simplified version for those who prefer a less time-consuming preparation. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, making it easy for home cooks of all skill levels to recreate this iconic dessert.
The traditional Mandarine Napoleon recipe takes you on a culinary journey, guiding you through the process of making homemade puff pastry from scratch. The detailed instructions ensure that you achieve the perfect balance of crispy layers and tender flakiness.
If you're short on time, the simplified recipe offers a delightful alternative. It uses store-bought puff pastry, allowing you to focus on creating the luscious custard filling and assembling the pastry layers.
For those who love the vibrant flavors of citrus, the recipe also includes instructions for making a zesty mandarin orange glaze. Drizzle it over the assembled Mille-Feuille for an extra layer of tangy sweetness.
Whether you choose the traditional or simplified recipe, the result is a stunning Mille-Feuille that will impress your family and friends. Its delicate layers and refreshing citrus notes make it a perfect dessert for any special occasion. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure with the Mandarine Napoleon.
MANDARIN NAPOLEONS WITH SUGARED WONTON WRAPPERS
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Arrange the wonton wrappers on the sheet and spray them with cooking spray. Sprinkle them evenly with the granulated sugar, and then bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and arrange 4 of the wontons on a serving platter or individual dessert dishes. Top each one with 2 tablespoons of the whipped topping and then one-eighth of the mandarin sections. Top each with a second wonton wrapper. Repeat the layers (whipped topping, mandarin oranges, wonton wrapper). Sift the confectioners' sugar over the top layer and serve.
MANDARIN ORANGE NAPOLEONS
Chinese five-spice powder, sprinkled throughout the layers of phyllo dough, and an orange-cream cheese filling give this dessert a wonderful aroma.
Categories Food Processor Citrus Dessert Bake Quick & Easy Orange Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
- Whisk together five-spice powder and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a small bowl.
- Cover phyllo with overlapping sheets of plastic wrap and a dampened kitchen towel. Arrange 1 phyllo sheet on a large baking sheet, then brush with some butter and sprinkle with one third of spiced sugar. Make 2 more layers in same manner. Top with remaining phyllo sheet and brush with remaining butter. (For a corrugated look, invert a large rectangular cooling rack and place it on top of phyllo.)
- Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Carefully remove cooling rack (if using) and transfer phyllo (in 1 piece) with 2 metal spatulas to another rack to cool.
- While phyllo cools, blend together cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla, 2 tablespoons reserved orange syrup (discard remainder), and remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and fold in oranges.
- Break phyllo with your hands or cut with a serrated knife into 12 pieces. Arrange 1 piece of phyllo on a plate and top with a dollop of orange cream. Repeat layering and top with another piece of phyllo. Make 3 more napoleons in same manner. Dust with confectioners sugar.
MANDARINE NAPOLEON
Delicious Corsican drink to honor Napoleon, who was born on Corsica. Mandarine Napoleon liqueur was created to honor Napoleon while he was alive (by a social-climbing chemist), considered a French liqueur, but it is actually produced in Belgium. It is an (38% alcohol) orange-flavored liquor with a cognac base, with a spicy orange bouquet and pale orange color. It is made with Mandarin peel from Sicily chopped fine and steeped in cognac, then filtered, then added to alcohol, sugar, 21 herbs and spices (supposedly include clove, coriander, cumin and green tea). The alcohol is distilled 3 times and aged 3 years before bottling. If you can't find Mandarine Napoleon, I would substitute Grand Marnier for the best taste, then Cointreau, or, if desperate, triple sec. But if you want to honor the great little man, buy the real stuff. Hmm, the Mandarine Napoleon has a unique taste, sweet without being cloying, but not too "sophisticated". I heartily recommend this cocktail, and spring for the real deal, you'll be glad you did.
Provided by KateL
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 highball, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour into a highball glass three-quarters filled with broken ice. Garnish with a slice of lime. Serve with a straw.
Tips:
- To make the perfect puff pastry, use a high-quality butter and keep it cold throughout the rolling and folding process. Roll the dough out evenly and don't overwork it.
- For the mandarin filling, use fresh, ripe mandarins. Peel and segment them carefully, removing any seeds.
- When making the pastry cream, whisk the eggs and sugar together until they are thick and pale. Slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Cook the pastry cream over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
- To assemble the Napoleons, spread a layer of pastry cream on the bottom of a serving dish. Top with a layer of puff pastry, then another layer of pastry cream. Repeat until all of the ingredients have been used up. Chill the Napoleons for at least 1 hour before serving.
- For a special touch, garnish the Napoleons with fresh mandarin segments or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Conclusion:
Mandarin Napoleons are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with layers of puff pastry, mandarin filling, and pastry cream, and are sure to impress your guests. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make these Napoleons at home. So why not give them a try? You won't be disappointed.
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