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Layers of flaky, golden puff pastry filled with smooth pastry cream and fresh sliced strawberries, dusted with a delicate layer of powdered sugar.

Elegant Strawberry Napoleon


  • Author: Emma Hart
  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refined no-bake dessert featuring flaky puff pastry layered with creamy vanilla pudding and fresh strawberries. Quick to assemble and dusted with powdered sugar for a showstopping finish.


Ingredients

Scale

3.5 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup cold 2% milk
1 1/2 cups non-dairy whipped topping (thawed)
17.25 oz frozen puff pastry (fully thawed)
1 pint fresh strawberries (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar


Instructions

Whisk pudding mix and milk in a bowl for 2 minutes until thickened
Gently fold in thawed non-dairy whipped topping until smooth
Thaw puff pastry on parchment paper; cut into 12 equal rectangles
Spread a thin layer of filling over each rectangle (about 2 tbsp)
Top half with sliced strawberries and a final layer of pastry
Chill assembled layers for 30 minutes to set
Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving

Notes

Puff pastry needs time to thaw between layers
Use non-dairy whipping topping for halal compliance
Optional: Add 1 tsp vanilla extract to pudding mix for enhanced flavor
Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 24 hours

  • Prep Time: 25
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: No-bake with baking component
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pastry square
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg