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Strawberry Napoleons

By Anita 19 Comments

The strawberries have been fabulous lately, and I wondered what I should make with them.  The answer was Strawberry Napoleons.

Strawberry Napoleons, vintage tablecloth and watering can

I have shown one of the strawberry napoleons here on my French Bistro set recently painted with Annie Sloan chalk paint, you can see the post here.  the table is covered in my mother’s vintage tablecloth.  The blue and white ironstone pitcher was purchased at the Round Top Antique Show, click here to see post.  And the vintage watering can is from the auction, click here to see post.

I didn’t have a recipe, but thought it should be pretty easy to make up off the cuff.   I wrote down what I did, so I could share it with you.

STRAWBERRY NAPOLEONS

1 box puff pastry
1 pint whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 quart strawberries

Optional
Sauce, recipe below
Blueberries for garnish

Set out box of puff pastry until fully thawed.  (If you plan ahead, you can thaw the pastry overnight in the refrigerator. I did not do this.)  When completely thawed, spread a light dusting of flour on your work surface, and unfold pastry sheets.  The box should have two sheets in it.  If you don’t need both right away, then only thaw and open the one you will use, and keep the other one in the freezer for future use.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Each sheet will have three sections separated by the folds. Cut each sheet into 9 equally sized squares, so that you have a total of 18 squares.

Place these on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for about 12 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.

Place whipping cream in a mixer and beat on high speed until peaks form.  Fold in 1/4 cup powdered sugar and vanilla, set aside.

Rinse only the strawberries that you will use right away.  Select about 2 strawberries per napoleon, (you can make a total of 9 with this recipe.)

To assemble, place one square of puff pastry on plate. Add a layer of strawberries, and then add a layer of whipped cream.  Add another puff pastry square, then top with more whipped cream.  Place a strawberry on top for a garnish.  Drizzle with strawberry sauce if desired.  Add blueberries for garnish if desired.  Yield: 9 servings

For sauce,
1 cup strawberries, rinsed
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Puree strawberries in food processor and stir in sugar. Adjust amount of sugar to your taste.

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Comments

  1. Doniene says

    June 16, 2011 at 15:50

    Yum, Yum!!!! Cool and refreshing!!!

    Blessings

    Reply
  2. Doreen says

    June 16, 2011 at 17:41

    Popped over from the Ivy Cottage. Printing out your recipe now….I’m thinking tonight’s dessert.

    http://altered-artworks.blogpost.com

    Reply
  3. Doreen says

    June 16, 2011 at 17:42

    And new follower!

    Reply
  4. Michael Lee West says

    June 16, 2011 at 18:13

    What a gorgeous post! Welcome to Foodie Friday!

    Reply
  5. The Fajdich Times says

    June 16, 2011 at 18:55

    Great post……lovely pictures! I am your newest follower. Hope you stop by soon:)

    Reply
  6. Amanda Dale says

    June 16, 2011 at 20:37

    Yummy and love the vintage tablecloth!
    -Amanda

    Reply
  7. BellaVida says

    June 16, 2011 at 21:18

    yum! looks so delicious.

    and your table is gorgeous too. im in love with those roses.

    Bella Vida by Letty
    Have a great day.

    Reply
  8. Bren says

    June 16, 2011 at 22:02

    love this!!!!looks so yummy.
    btw nice to meet you,

    Reply
  9. Cozy Little House says

    June 16, 2011 at 23:43

    I don’t know which I’m more impressed with: the lovely table or the recipe!
    Brenda

    Reply
  10. Pat says

    June 17, 2011 at 00:07

    Pretty tablescape, and the dessert looks great! Thanks for the recipe.

    Pat

    Reply
  11. Mimi says

    June 17, 2011 at 00:26

    One of my favorite desserts and I would really enjoy eating it at your beautiful table.
    Mimi

    Reply
  12. Allison @ Alli 'n Son says

    June 17, 2011 at 19:01

    I love how fluffy the pastry got. Yum!

    I hope you’ll stop by and share your recipe with Sweet Tooth Friday! http://alli-n-son.com/2011/06/16/midnight-craving-cupcakes/

    Reply
  13. Camellia Girl says

    June 17, 2011 at 22:18

    Your display is amazing…the bistro set, roses, strawberries, Napoleons…YUM! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  14. Marlis says

    June 18, 2011 at 00:48

    Oh yumm. this is amazing. such a lovely presentation. thanks for the recipe. Many blessings, marlis

    Reply
  15. Catherine Holman says

    June 19, 2011 at 00:47

    Sounds wonderful and looks beautiful!

    Reply
  16. Stef@ says

    June 19, 2011 at 06:48

    I love everything!!!you take us by the throat!!ahah!!
    Kisses
    Stefy

    Reply
  17. Amy says

    June 20, 2011 at 14:25

    MMM, looks and sounds delicious.
    Thank you for visiting GRACE and ME, I am now a new GFC follower too 🙂

    Amy

    Reply
  18. Desiree @ The 36th Avenue says

    June 23, 2011 at 07:52

    I just want to let you know that I featured your sweet treat on my blog today… Come to see and button up. Thank you so much for sharing it 😉

    Reply
  19. Jancy says

    November 29, 2023 at 14:04

    I would LOVE to buy that tablecloth… I’m going to make your strawberry napoleons. They look yummy.

    Reply

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