Description
This Easy Napoleon Cake Layers Recipe transforms simple ingredients into a classic dessert that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
4 cups whole milk
1 cup sugar
6 egg yolks
½ cup cornstarch or flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup butter
Pinch of salt
Powdered sugar or pastry crumbs for topping
Optional: cocoa powder
berries
or jam for variations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into equal rectangles.
- Place the pastry rectangles on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool.
- In a saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt over medium heat until warm.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch or flour until smooth. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted.
- Layer the baked puff pastry rectangles with the custard filling, forming multiple layers. Top with additional pastry and dust with powdered sugar or pastry crumbs.
- Chill for a few hours before serving. Enjoy your delicious Napoleon cake!
Notes
For a twist, try adding cocoa powder to the custard for a chocolaty version or layer with fresh berries or jam for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: Easy Napoleon Cake, classic dessert, puff pastry, custard dessert, baking