Quick Pear Napoleans

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Quick Pear Napoleans
45 min.
4
1139kcal

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Indulge in a delightful dessert that combines the elegance of French pastry with the sweet, juicy goodness of pears. Our Quick Pear Napoleans are not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, making them the perfect addition to any gathering or a special evening at home. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can impress your guests without spending all day in the kitchen.

This vegetarian dessert features layers of flaky, all-butter puff pastry, which is baked to golden perfection, providing a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the luscious filling. The rich, creamy mixture of heavy cream and sour cream adds a velvety texture, while the caramelized pear halves, simmered in a sweet syrup, bring a burst of flavor that elevates this dish to gourmet status.

Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a stand-alone dessert, these Napoleans are sure to be a hit. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it a memorable experience for anyone lucky enough to enjoy them. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a stunning dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce pears light drained canned
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • cup sugar 
  • pound puff pastry frozen thawed
  • 0.5 cup cream sour

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in upper third.
  2. Roll out pastry with a floured rolling pin on a lightly floured surface into about a 16-inch square. Trim edges.
  3. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and place another baking sheet on top.
  4. Bake until golden and cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.
  5. Remove top baking sheet from pastry and transfer pastry to a rack to cool completely.
  6. While pastry cools, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until it just holds
  7. soft peaks. Fold in sour cream gently but thoroughly.
  8. Meanwhile, cook sugar in a dry large heavy skillet over medium heat until it begins to melt, then continue to cook, stirring with a fork, until it is completely melted and golden. Stir in reserved pear syrup and boil, stirring, until thickened,
  9. to 5 minutes. Stir in pears.
  10. Remove from heat and swirl in butter until combined.
  11. Cut pastry into 8 rectangles with a large knife.
  12. Place half of rectangles on 4 serving plates.
  13. Spread cream mixture over pastry, then spoon pears with caramel over top.
  14. Place remaining pastry rectangles on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1139kcal
Protein3.63%
Fat50.65%
Carbs45.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.71
Glycemic Load
71.42
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.506521888401%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.09mg
Catechin
0.54mg
Epigallocatechin
1.17mg
Epicatechin
7.46mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.34mg
Isorhamnetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
1.67mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1138.7kcal
56.94%
Fat:65.64g
100.98%
Saturated Fat:24.32g
152%
Carbohydrates:133.29g
44.43%
Net Carbohydrates:125.43g
45.61%
Sugar:71.94g
79.93%
Cholesterol:65.63mg
21.88%
Sodium:302.56mg
13.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.6g
21.2%
Selenium:29.97µg
42.81%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.72%
Vitamin B1:0.49mg
32.48%
Fiber:7.85g
31.41%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.74%
Vitamin K:28.86µg
27.49%
Folate:105.47µg
26.37%
Vitamin B3:5.09mg
25.47%
Iron:3.34mg
18.54%
Vitamin A:842.11IU
16.84%
Copper:0.31mg
15.25%
Phosphorus:132.64mg
13.26%
Vitamin C:8.97mg
10.87%
Potassium:366.25mg
10.46%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.31%
Magnesium:37.13mg
9.28%
Calcium:80.05mg
8.01%
Zinc:0.98mg
6.51%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.19%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.87%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.77%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2%
Source:Epicurious