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Lemon Cream Raspberry Phyllo Napoleons

Lemon Cream Raspberry Phyllo Napoleons

The ultimate summer dessert, Lemon Cream Raspberry Phyllo Napoleons combine crispy phyllo with luscious lemon cream and fresh raspberries. This easy yet elegant dessert is perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home. Make it tonight for a taste of summer!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 6 whole fresh phyllo pastry sheets or frozen, thawed
  • 6 teaspoons granulated white sugar (use slightly more, if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup chilled whipping cream
  • teaspoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup lemon curd (purchased)
  • 2 ½ pint baskets fresh raspberries (about 1 cup)
  • powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray.
  2. Stack phyllo sheets on work surface. Trim to 10 ½ inch square (set scraps aside for another use).
  3. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface (cover remaining phyllo with plastic wrap and damp kitchen towel). Sprinkle with 1 generous teaspoon sugar.
  4. Top with a second phyllo sheet. Brush lightly with melted unsalted butter. Sprinkle with 1 generous teaspoon sugar.
  5. Top with a third phyllo sheet. Sprinkle with 1 generous teaspoon sugar.
  6. Cut phyllo stack into 9 equal stacked squares. Arrange stacked phyllo squares on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Repeat layering and cutting with remaining 3 phyllo sheets, sugar and butter making total of 18 stacked phyllo squares.
  8. Bake until phyllo is golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to racks and cool completely.
  9. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream, 1½ teaspoons powdered sugar and vanilla until medium peaks form.
  10. Whisk the lemon curd in another medium bowl until smooth. Add to the cream mixture. Beat to the consistency of stiff peaks.
  11. Spread 1 generous tablespoon of the lemon cream on each of 6 stacked phyllo squares. Top each square with 6 raspberries.
  12. Layer each with 1 phyllo square, 1 more tablespoon of the lemon cream and 6 raspberries (save any remaining lemon cream for another use). Top each with 1 phyllo square.
  13. Sift powdered sugar over desserts.
  14. Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover loosely and refrigerate.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Use a pastry bag to dole out the cream to create a very neat and beautiful look.
  • Tip 2: You can try using strawberry slices in place of raspberries.
  • Tip 3: Lemon curd is available in the preserves section of most supermarkets.
  • Tip 4: Try grating chocolate over the top for a finishing touch.
  • Tip 5: For an easy way out, try using pre-made phyllo cups instead of making the napoleon. Just add a teaspoon of lemon cream in each cup and garnish with raspberries and blueberries.