Vanilla Cream Napoleons

Health score
2%
Vanilla Cream Napoleons
40 min.
12
368kcal

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Indulge in the delightful layers of Vanilla Cream Napoleons, a classic dessert that brings a touch of elegance to any gathering. With its flaky puff pastry and luscious vanilla cream filling, this treat is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for celebrations or simply as a special dessert after dinner, these Napoleons are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make.

In just 40 minutes, you can create a dessert that serves 12 people, making it an ideal choice for parties or family gatherings. The combination of creamy vanilla pudding and tangy sour cream creates a rich filling that perfectly complements the light, airy texture of the puff pastry. Topped with a sweet icing and a drizzle of melted chocolate, these Napoleons are a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is approachable and rewarding. The layers can be assembled ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the company of your guests without the stress of last-minute preparations. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with these Vanilla Cream Napoleons that are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 17.3 oz puff pastry frozen thawed (2 sheets)
  • package vanilla pudding instant (6-serving size)
  • cups milk 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • teaspoons milk 
  • 0.3 cup semi chocolate chips 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray. On lightly floured surface, unfold pastry sheets.
  2. Cut each sheet into 3 strips along fold marks.
  3. Place on cookie sheet; prick lightly with fork all over strips. Repeat with remaining pastry sheet and second cookie sheet.
  4. Bake about 5 minutes. Prick surfaces of pastries with fork to prevent pastries from rising too much during baking.
  5. Bake 10 minutes longer or until golden brown.
  6. Remove pastries from cookie sheets; cool 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. In large bowl, beat pudding mix, 2 cups milk, vanilla and sour cream with electric mixer on medium speed until soft pudding forms. Cover; refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes.
  8. In small bowl, stir powdered sugar and 3 teaspoons milk. If icing is too thick, stir in another teaspoon milk until spreadable consistency.
  9. On 1 pastry layer, spread about 3/4 cup pudding. Repeat with another pastry layer and 3/4 cup pudding. Top with third pastry layer.
  10. Spread icing over top. Set aside. Repeat to make second dessert with remaining pastries, pudding and icing.
  11. In microwavable small bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until chocolate can be stirred smooth.
  12. Drizzle chocolate back and forth across top of each dessert. Drag toothpick through chocolate and icing to create marbled appearance.
  13. Cut desserts into 2-inch slices. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories368kcal
Protein5.32%
Fat50.4%
Carbs44.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11
Glycemic Load
10.72
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.1008694835979%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:368.45kcal
18.42%
Fat:20.72g
31.88%
Saturated Fat:6.8g
42.48%
Carbohydrates:40.96g
13.65%
Net Carbohydrates:39.9g
14.51%
Sugar:20.65g
22.94%
Cholesterol:10.98mg
3.66%
Sodium:172.2mg
7.49%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Caffeine:4.3mg
1.43%
Protein:4.92g
9.84%
Selenium:11.59µg
16.56%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.51%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.65%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.49%
Vitamin B3:1.8mg
9%
Phosphorus:87.32mg
8.73%
Folate:32.45µg
8.11%
Iron:1.38mg
7.68%
Calcium:68.96mg
6.9%
Vitamin K:7.21µg
6.87%
Copper:0.11mg
5.69%
Magnesium:21.37mg
5.34%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.26%
Fiber:1.06g
4.24%
Potassium:130.43mg
3.73%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.7%
Vitamin D:0.46µg
3.07%
Vitamin A:130.52IU
2.61%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.05%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.04%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.99%