Filipino Napoleanes

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 15
Tasty and Unique Recipe for Filipino Napoleanes
in Pastry

Prep

60 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

132 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water
1 cup butter , chilled
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 cup butter
2 cups evaporated milk
5 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
2 cups sifted confectioners ' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 -3 tablespoons boiling water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
213
Sugar
14g
Fat
12g
Filipino Napoleanes is a fresh take on the classic Napoleon dessert. It originated in the Philippines and is a popular treat at special occasions, such as weddings and holiday celebrations. The crispy layers of the pastry are similar to the French napoleon pastry; however, the Filipino version has a velvety smooth custard filling, infused with a hint of lime. The pastry is a tedious process with many layers of thin dough separated by the creamy filling. It is common to drizzle the pastry with a sweet confectioners' sugar glaze, which adds a perfect finishing touch to the dessert. It's a lovely alternative to traditional desserts and an excellent way to try something new and exciting in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and chilled butter using a pastry cutter or fork until it forms a crumbly mixture.
2.Drizzle in the cold water and lime juice while stirring, knead the dough together with your hands to form a smooth ball shape.
3.Cut the dough in half, form the halves into discs, and wrap them in plastic. Chill the dough for an hour.
4.Preheat the oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
5.On a floured surface, roll out each chilled disc of dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
6.Cut the dough into individual square-shaped portions and place them on the baking sheets. Bake them in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
7.In a small saucepan, heat the evaporated milk over medium-high heat. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and flour together. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
8.Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until it thickens, this will take around 10 minutes. Stir regularly. Turn off heat and mix in the butter. Let it cool down to room temperature.
9.In a separate small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and boiling water together until it becomes a smooth drizzle.
10.Assemble the napoleon by spreading the cooled custard filling on top of one square, top with another square layer, and repeat to form a stack. Drizzle the mixture of the confectioners' sugar and allow it to cool before serving.

PROS

Filipino Napoleanes are a delightful and unique pastry that is well suited for special occasions and holidays.

The pastry is a creative combination of crispy layers of dough filled with a creamy custard filling and covered in a sweet confectioners’ sugar drizzle.

The layers of the napoleon are light and crispy, and the custard filling provides a rich and velvety texture.

It’s a perfect dessert option for any sweet tooth.

CONS

While Filipino Napoleanes are an excellent dessert option, however, they might be challenging to make for novice bakers, and the recipe is a little time-consuming.

It’s important to keep an eye on the temperature of the custard filling while cooking as it may curdle and not achieve that desired smooth texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Filipino Napoleanes pastry dessert is not exactly a healthy recipe option. It is high in sugar, calories, and fats.
However, it’s not wrong to have an occasional treat, especially if you are healthy overall.
The pastry has a small amount of lime juice, which provides a little bit of Vitamin C. If you enjoy pastries, this recipe is a unique and exciting way to explore new baking experiences and challenge your baking skills.

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