Honey Napoleon
8 servings
120 minutes
Honey 'Napoleon' is a refined combination of soft, airy layers with a deep caramel aroma of honey and a delicate lemon cream. The origins of this dessert are linked to the classic 'Napoleon,' popular in European cuisine, but the addition of honey gives it a special warmth and depth of flavor. Each layer is soaked in cream, creating a harmony of sweetness and light citrus freshness. The crunchy crumb topping adds textural variety and completes the composition. This dessert is perfect for cozy family tea gatherings, celebrations, or simply enjoying a moment when you crave something truly special.
1
Melt honey, sugar, and butter in a water bath, let it cool slightly. Beat in the eggs. Add baking soda, flour, and knead the dough.
- Honey: 4 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Butter: 150 g
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Slaked soda: 1.5 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 4 glasss
2
Divide the dough into 10 parts and place it in the refrigerator.
3
To prepare the cream, grate the lemon along with the peel on a fine grater.
- Lemon: 1 piece
4
Whip the sour cream with powdered sugar, add grated lemon. Whip again and place in the refrigerator.
- Sour cream: 250 g
- Powdered sugar: 1.5 glass
- Lemon: 1 piece
5
Take the dough out of the fridge, roll it out on baking paper into thin layers, prick with a fork, and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees until golden.
6
Assemble the cake by spreading cream. Crumble one layer and sprinkle it on the surface of the cake.
- Sour cream: 250 g