Napoleon of Vanilla Cream and Fresh Berries

Napoleon of Vanilla Cream and Fresh Berries is a recipe you will want to share with friends. The bright rich colors of the berries combined with the vanilla cream reflect the essence of summer. Be creative with your presentation and enjoy this spectacular dessert.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

3 large sheets Phyllo Dough
3 tbsp Melted Butter
3 tbsp Confectioners Sugar
1 ½ cups Assorted Fresh Berries
1 cup Whole Milk
Pulp of 1 Vanilla Bean
1 tbsp Corn Starch
¼ cup Sugar
pinch Salt
1 Egg

Instructions:

Prepare Phyllo:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lay a sheet of phyllo on a clean work surface and lightly brush with melted butter and dust with confectioners sugar. Place the second sheet over the first and repeat the process. Lay the third sheet over the second and brush with butter and dust with confectioners sugar.
• Cut the phyllo into four, 3 inch discs.
• Bake the discs for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from the baking sheet.

Vanilla Cream:

• In a small saucepan, bring the milk and vanilla bean pulp to a boil.
• Whisk in the cornstarch. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt and egg.
• Whisk in a little of the hot milk mixture into the egg to raise the temperature.
• Whisk the egg mixture back into the hot milk in the saucepan.
• Return the saucepan to the stove and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly.
• Once the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, strain into a bowl and refrigerate until needed.

Presentation:

In the center of each dessert plate, place a phyllo disc and coat with vanilla cream. Add a layer of the mixed berries. Top with a second phyllo disc. Dust with confectioners sugar. Garnish with pureed raspberries.

Wine Pairing Suggestion: Hunt Country (California), Late harvest Vidal

Enjoy!

Gourmet Food Recipe: Napoleon of Vanilla Cream and Fresh Berries