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Easy Strawberry Napoleon

A light and flaky layered dessert made with puff pastry, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream for an elegant yet simple treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberries
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut puff pastry into rectangles, prick with a fork, and dust with powdered sugar.
  3. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp, then cool completely.
  4. Slice strawberries and optionally toss with sugar to macerate.
  5. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  6. Layer pastry, cream, and strawberries, repeating and finishing with pastry on top.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar, garnish as desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Assemble just before serving to keep pastry crisp. Try adding chocolate drizzle or lemon zest for variation.