MINIATURE NAPOLEONS
It can be a challenge to come up with an elegant dessert that works well for a cocktail party. These impressive, bite-sized sweets are easy to eat while mingling.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Refrigerate until chilled., Unfold puff pastry; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. Bake according to package directions. Remove to a wire rack to cool., In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into custard. Use a fork to split pastry in half horizontally. Spread filling over the bottom half; replace top. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm. , Cut into 1-1/2x1-in. rectangles. In a microwave, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over pastries. Freeze until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 32mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Egbuniwe Somkene
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe!
michael odhiambo
[email protected]I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.
Ashish Sarker
[email protected]Overall, I'm really happy with how these Napoleons turned out. They're a delicious and beautiful dessert.
Okevio Crump
[email protected]The filling was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
dill jaly
[email protected]I found that the puff pastry was a bit difficult to work with. It was hard to get it to roll out evenly.
Haroon Darwish 276
[email protected]These Napoleons are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Adenuga Moyosore
[email protected]I love the way these Napoleons look. They're so delicate and beautiful.
Calvin morss
[email protected]These Napoleons are the perfect size for a party. They're small enough to eat in one or two bites.
Stella Snow
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fondant, so I used a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and milk.
B Home Improvements
[email protected]The filling is so creamy and delicious. I used a combination of vanilla pudding and whipped cream.
Jackie Lang
[email protected]I love the idea of using puff pastry to make these Napoleons. It makes them so light and flaky.
Matthew Kane
[email protected]These miniature Napoleons were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so easy to make and looked so elegant.