Strawberry Napoleons

Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
• Confectioners' sugar, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unfold the puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet. Cut each sheet into three equal rectangles and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Set aside.
4. Remove the puff pastry from the oven and let cool slightly. Place one rectangle on a serving plate and top with a layer of custard. Top with a layer of sliced strawberries. Repeat with remaining pastry and custard, ending with a layer of strawberries on top.
5. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Napoleons are a type of French pastry, also known as mille-feuille, which translates to “a thousand leaves”.
• The puff pastry layers of a Napoleon are traditionally made with layers of paper-thin pastry dough that have been brushed with butter.
• Napoleons can be filled with a variety of sweet fillings, including custard, whipped cream, chocolate mousse, and fresh fruits.