Raspberry Cream Napoleons

Raspberry Cream Napoleons

Introduction

Elegant, flaky, and irresistibly creamy, Raspberry Cream Napoleons are a dessert that feels fancy but is surprisingly approachable. Layers of crisp puff pastry cradle a luscious vanilla pastry cream and fresh raspberry filling, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The sweet-tart raspberries contrast perfectly with the creamy custard and buttery pastry, making each bite a sophisticated treat. Perfect for dinner parties, special occasions, or a refined afternoon dessert, these napoleons will impress anyone at your table.

Ingredients

For the puff pastry:

• 500 g (1 lb / 2 sheets) store-bought puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

For the vanilla pastry cream:

• 500 ml (2 cups) whole milk
• 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 40 g (3 tbsp) cornstarch
• 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract

For the raspberry filling:

• 200 g (1 cup) fresh raspberries
• 25 g (2 tbsp) granulated sugar

For decoration:

• Powdered sugar, for dusting
• Optional: extra raspberries

Directions