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.
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Aduke Sodiq
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my Napoleons didn't turn out. The pastry was too tough and the filling was too runny. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Meesha Rani
[email protected]These Napoleons were a lot of work to make, and they didn't turn out as good as I expected. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Donna Graves
[email protected]The pastry was a bit dry, but the filling was delicious. I would recommend using a different pastry recipe next time.
Hector Rodriguez
[email protected]These Napoleons were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using a less sweet orange marmalade next time.
Jamel Campbell
[email protected]I made a few substitutions to this recipe (I used a gluten-free flour blend and I used a sugar-free orange marmalade), and they turned out great! This recipe is very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own dietary needs.
Khair Muhmmad
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of citrus desserts, but I really enjoyed these Napoleons. The filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the pastry was flaky and delicious.
Angel ann Everhart
[email protected]These Napoleons are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Caroline Igweta
[email protected]I made these Napoleons for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.
Adam Gravely
[email protected]These Napoleons are the perfect make-ahead dessert. You can assemble them a day or two in advance, and they'll still be delicious.
Zain u Din
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves citrus desserts.
Miracle Okpara
[email protected]These Napoleons are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Russell E
[email protected]I love the combination of citrus and cream in these Napoleons. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
hazrot ali
[email protected]These Napoleons are so elegant and impressive, but they're actually quite easy to make.
Shojib Hossain
[email protected]I made these Napoleons for a special occasion, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Mahmoud Ayman
[email protected]The orange filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I used a combination of mandarin oranges and clementines, and it was delicious.
Munju Khan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the Napoleons turned out beautifully. I was worried that the pastry would be too difficult to make, but it was actually quite simple.
Nsowah Prince
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now, and it's a keeper. The first time I followed the recipe exactly, and the second time I made a few substitutions (I used almond flour instead of all-purpose flour, and I added a bit of orange zest to the filling). Both
Stell Wit
[email protected]These Mandarin Orange Napoleons were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of citrus and cream was divine, and the flaky pastry was the perfect finishing touch.