Napoleon on beer

8 servings

150 minutes

'Napoleon' with beer is an original variation of the classic French dessert that uses beer to give the dough a special lightness and airiness. The layered cakes soaked in delicate custard with vanilla notes create an exquisite balance of flavors. This cake features a crispy dough structure and a velvety cream texture, becoming even more tender after chilling. The history of 'Napoleon' traces back to traditional European layered cakes, and the addition of beer makes it a new interpretation of the classic. It is perfect for festive gatherings and friendly tea parties, enchanting sweet lovers with its subtle taste and unusual texture.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 738.3
• Proteins: 12.9g
• Fats: 34.7g
• Carbohydrates: 93.8g

Ingredients

• Butter: 250 g
• Light beer: 0.7 glass
• Wheat flour: 4 glass
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Milk: 1 l
• Sugar: 1 glass
• Vanilla sugar: 1 tsp
• Egg yolk: 6 pc
• Potato starch: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Sift the flour with the baking powder onto the work surface.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 4 glasss
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

2. Grate the butter on a coarse grater, mix it with flour, and chop with a knife until crumbly. Add chilled beer and knead the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 250 g
   • Wheat flour: 4 glasss
   • Light beer: 0.7 glass

3. Divide the dough into 8 parts, wrap each in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

4. Roll out one part of the dough thinly. Spray the baking tray with cold water, place a sheet of parchment on it, lay the dough, and prick it with a fork. Bake in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for 5-7 minutes.

5. Bake the remaining layers as well.

6. To prepare the cream, pour milk into a saucepan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 1 l

7. Dissolve starch in a small amount of milk, pour the diluted starch into a saucepan, and whisk lightly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 1 l
   • Potato starch: 3 tablespoons

8. Add yolks mixed with sugar and vanilla sugar, whisk until smooth. Place a saucepan over low heat and bring to a boil while stirring continuously, but do not boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 6 pieces
   • Sugar: 1 glass
   • Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon

9. Cool the cream while stirring to prevent a film from forming on the surface.

10. Layer the cakes with cream, leaving some cream for the top of the cake. Crumble one cake and sprinkle it on the surface of the cake.

    Required ingredients:

    • Milk: 1 l

11. Put the cake in the refrigerator for 8–10 hours.