Portioned "Napoleons" with apples and whipped cream
4 servings
45 minutes
Portion-sized 'Napoleons' with apples and whipped cream are a refined treat embodying Mediterranean culinary traditions. This exquisite dessert features airy puff pastry paired with aromatic filling of caramelized apples and delicate whipped cream. Its texture is crispy yet soft, and the flavor balances sweetness with warm spicy notes of cinnamon. While inspired by French 'Millefeuille', this version captivates with its fruity accent. Best served fresh to maintain the contrast between the crispy pastry and tender filling. An ideal dessert for cozy evenings and festive gatherings, leaving a light aftertaste of apples, creamy richness, and exquisite sweetness.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar.
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Sugar: 6 tablespoons
3
Place the dough on a floured surface and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar mixture, then roll it out carefully. Cut into 7 cm squares. Place on a lined baking sheet, cover with another sheet of parchment, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Wheat flour: to taste
- Yeasted puff pastry: 250 g
4
Send to the oven for about 30 minutes until cooked and golden brown. Remove the top parchment and transfer the squares to a second parchment on a rack to cool.
5
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Peel the apples and remove the cores, then slice them thinly. Place them in the saucepan and cook, stirring, for 7 minutes. Add the remaining sugar mixture and cook until the apples are completely soft. Cool.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Green apples: 4 pieces
- Sugar: 6 tablespoons
6
Spread whipped cream and apples on half of the squares, cover with the remaining squares, and decorate again with cream and apples. Serve immediately.
- Sweetened whipped cream: 2 glasss
- Green apples: 4 pieces
