Homemade Napoleon pastry Recipe

Name: Homemade Napoleon pastry Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 500 ml milk; 5 egg yolks; 120 g sugar; 50 g cornstarch; 30 g butter; 1 vanilla pod; 30 g egg white; 100–130 g icing sugar; 3 drops lemon juice; 20 g melted chocolate

Homemade Napoleon Pastry Recipe – A classic French dessert featuring crispy puff pastry layers, rich vanilla custard, and a beautifully decorated icing with chocolate drizzle. This easy-to-follow recipe brings bakery-style perfection to your kitchen, making it a delightful treat for any occasion!

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Mar 14, 2025 - 10:58

Prep Time 30 min

Cook Time 20 min

Serving 8

Difficulty Intermediate

Homemade Napoleon Pastry Recipe is a classic French dessert known for its delicate layers of crispy, golden puff pastry and rich, silky vanilla custard. Topped with a smooth icing and a signature chocolate drizzle, this elegant treat offers the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess. With each bite, you’ll experience a heavenly combination of flaky pastry, luscious filling, and a touch of sweetness. Whether served as a special occasion dessert or a delightful afternoon treat, this homemade version brings bakery-quality perfection right to your kitchen!

Ingredients

500 ml milk
5 egg yolks
120 g sugar
50 g cornstarch
30 g butter
1 vanilla pod
30 g egg white
100–130 g icing sugar
3 drops lemon juice
20 g melted chocolate

Nutritional Information

Calories: 400

Protein: 6g

Fat: 20g

Saturated Fat: 10g

Unsaturated Fat: 8g

Trans Fat: 0.2g

Carbohydrates: 40g

Sugar: 25g

Fiber: 1g

Cholesterol: 120mg

Sodium: 100mg

Directions

1. Step

In a saucepan, combine the milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, butter, and vanilla pod. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency. Once thickened, remove from heat and discard the vanilla pod. Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into flat discs. Place them on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.

2. Step

n a bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add icing sugar and lemon juice, whisking until smooth and glossy. Spread the meringue evenly over the two baked custard cakes.

3. Step

Drizzle melted chocolate over the meringue-topped cakes. Let it set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious vanilla custard pastry!