Friday, February 15, 2013

::Strawberry Napoleons::

Strawberries
Slice and toss with a little Grand Marnier and sugar. Set aside.

Custard
3 egg yolks
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
3 T sugar

Whisk all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat for ten minutes, until thickened. Pour into a glass jar and store in the fridge.

Puff Pastry
Roll out puff pastry into a square. Cut into 1" to 2" squares and bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Napoleons
Split the puff pastry into two or three and layer with berries and custard. Sprinkle with icing sugar and eat before they grow soggy.