This easy-to-make, semi-homemade, elegant-looking dessert takes just a few minutes of hands-on time with delicious, stunning results.
I was making these for a crowd, so I doubled the recipe and made a batch of vanilla/strawberry and a batch of lemon/blueberry. I also omitted a layer to make more individual pieces, which served as part of a Russian Tea baby shower for my Grandson.
I am sharing this recipe today for the first day of Spring Sweets Week, hosted by Heather of Hezzi D's Books and Cooks. I always look forward to this annual event. This year, we are posting our Spring Sweets today, Wednesday, and Friday.
Let's see what everyone is sharing on this first day........
- Strawberry Pop Tart Cookie Bars by Hezzi-D's Recipe Box
- Napoleon with Fresh Berries by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Strawberry Lemon Crinkle Cookies by Jolene's Recipe Journal
- Easy Irish Lemon Pudding Cake by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
- Matcha Strawberry Cream Buns by Magical Ingredients
- Strawberry Basil Lime Curd Tart by The Spiffy Cookie
- Lemon Crinkle Cookies by Art of Natural Living
- Bowtie Cookies with Strawberry Jam by Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Lemon Lush by Rave About Food
I will be back on Wednesday with another sweet that I made for the baby shower, and on Friday, I am sharing another fun, delicious, semi-homemade treat.
Yield: 24
Easy Napoleon
This easy-to-make, semi-homemade, elegant-looking dessert takes just a few minutes of hands-on time with delicious, stunning results.
Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 35 Min
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. frozen puff pastry sheets
- 2 pkgs. (3 oz) Instant Pudding Mix, any flavor (I used vanilla and lemon)
- 2 c. milk, divided
- 1 (8 oz) container of frozen whipped topping, divided
- 2 c. fruit of choice, sliced or chopped into bite-sized pieces (I used strawberries and blueberries) + some for garnish
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry sheets. Unfold each sheet, and cut down each fold mark into 3 strips. Cut each strip into 4 rectangles. You will have 24 rectangles.
- Place onto a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400* oven for 15 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Split each pastry in half making 48 pieces.
- If using 2 different pudding flavors make each in a separate bowl, following the directions on the package, but only using 1 cup of milk for each package. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping into each of the puddings, reserving remaining topping for garnish. Fold one cup of the fruit into each bowl of pudding.
- Spread about 2 Tablespoons of the pudding onto the bottom of each pastry and cover with the top. Add a small dollop of whipped topping and a piece of whichever fruit you are using on top.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Adapted from a recipe by Pepperidge Farm
Nutrition Facts
Calories
97Fat (grams)
4 gSat. Fat (grams)
3 gCarbs (grams)
11 gFiber (grams)
0 gNet carbs
11 gSugar (grams)
10 gProtein (grams)
5 gSodium (milligrams)
348 mgCholesterol (grams)
16 mg
Property of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Congratulations on the new grandson! They are such a joy. Your little desserts must have been a super hit at the Russian themed event. They sound so easy too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. He is doing great. This past Saturday we learned that the Angel Face is going to have a sibling in October.
DeleteI've never made a Napoleon but I love the shortcut version you have here! I'm definitely going to give it a try. Congrats on your grandson as well!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Heather.
DeleteCongratulations! I think I have some puff pastry stashed in the downstairs freezer, need to dig it out because these sound great.
ReplyDeleteThey are Jolene, and so easy.
DeleteSemi homemade desserts are the perfect answer for busy moms. Enjoy the new baby!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice grandma you are--I love Napoleons! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteA lucky grandma, for sure, Inger.
DeleteCongratulations! These napoleons sound easy to make with a variety of filling options. I am trying these soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Radha, enjoy.
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