Plum "Napoleon"

10 servings

120 minutes

Plum 'Napoleon' is an elegant dessert inspired by the classic French layered cake. The combination of crispy pastry, delicate cream, and fragrant plum puree makes it a refined treat with a rich fruity flavor and a hint of ginger and cinnamon spiciness. Legend has it that variations of 'Napoleon' have been popular in Europe since the 19th century, and the addition of seasonal fruits became part of culinary traditions. This dessert is perfect for festive evenings and cozy tea gatherings, where its layered texture and balance of sweetness and tartness delight gourmets. Its delicate structure requires chilling to harmoniously reveal the flavors while keeping the pastry airy.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 284
• Proteins: 4.3g
• Fats: 16.2g
• Carbohydrates: 31g

Ingredients

• Puff pastry: 500 g
• Plums: 1 kg
• Cream: 100 ml
• Sugar: to taste
• Lemon juice: 2 tsp
• Ginger: 1 tsp
• Butter: 50 g
• Cinnamon: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, add 1 teaspoon of sugar, and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Sugar:  to taste

2. Place 1 sheet of puff pastry on a floured work surface, brush it with butter and sugar. Cover with a second sheet of pastry and roll it out thinly. Prick the dough in several places with a fork.

   Required ingredients:

   • Puff pastry: 500 g
   • Butter: 50 g
   • Sugar:  to taste

3. Spray the baking tray with water, place the dough on it, put it in the oven, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Puff pastry: 500 g

4. Wash the plums, cut them in half, and remove the pits. Place the plums in a saucepan, add sugar, lemon juice, ginger, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reduces by half. Add the remaining butter, mix, remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

   Required ingredients:

   • Plums: 1 kg
   • Sugar:  to taste
   • Lemon juice: 2 teaspoons
   • Ginger: 1 teaspoon
   • Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
   • Butter: 50 g

5. Whip the cream into a thick foam. If the plums are very sour, you can add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the cream. Divide the cream into three parts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 100 ml
   • Sugar:  to taste

6. Trim the edges of the dough and place the crumbs in a bowl. Cut the sheet into 3 equal parts. Spread whipped cream on the bottom part, cream and plum puree on the middle part, and cream on the top part, then sprinkle with the remaining crumbs. Stack the layers on top of each other and refrigerate for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 100 ml
   • Plums: 1 kg
   • Puff pastry: 500 g