Berry Napoleons

Name: Berry Napoleons
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Ingredients: 473 milliliters fresh blueberries; 237 milliliters butter, melted; 3 Tbsps confectioners sugar; 237 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 3 Tbsps orange liqueur; 454 grams package frozen phyllo dough, thawed; 1 Tbsp port wine; 473 milliliters fresh raspberries; 283 grams package frozen sweetened raspberries; 1 Tbsp raspberry liqueur; 473 milliliters sliced fresh strawberries; 0 teaspoons vanilla extract

Berry Napoleons might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 24. One serving contains 193 calories, 2g of protein, and 13g of fat. If you have phyllo dough, butter, port wine, and This recipe is typical of Creole cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes.

Instructions

Place the raspberries, wine and raspberry liqueur in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain raspberry mixture, reserving juice; discard seeds. Set aside.

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Raspberry Liqueur

Raspberries

Juice

Seeds

Wine

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Blender

Layer two sheets of phyllo dough on a baking sheet; brush with butter. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. Repeat layers four times.

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Filo Pastry

Butter

Wrap

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Baking Sheet

Plastic Wrap

Cut stack in half lengthwise, then cut widthwise, forming 12 rectangles. Repeat with remaining dough on three additional baking sheets.

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Dough

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Baking Sheet

Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans on wire racks.

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Oven

In a large bowl, combine the berries, orange liqueur and 2 tablespoons reserved raspberry juice; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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Orange Liqueur

Raspberries

Berries

Juice

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Bowl

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.

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Cream

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Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.

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Powdered Sugar

Vanilla

Drizzle 1 tablespoon remaining raspberry sauce over each serving plate.

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Raspberry Sauce

Place one phyllo rectangle over sauce; layer each with 1/4 cup berries and 2 tablespoons whipped cream. Top with remaining phyllo.

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Whipped Cream

Berries

Sauce

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Servings:

473milliliters

fresh blueberries 237milliliters

butter, melted 3Tbsps

confectioners' sugar 237milliliters

heavy whipping cream 3Tbsps

orange liqueur 454grams

package frozen phyllo dough, thawed 1Tbsp

port wine 473milliliters

fresh raspberries 283grams

package frozen sweetened raspberries 1Tbsp

raspberry liqueur 473milliliters

sliced fresh strawberries 0teaspoons

vanilla extract

Recommended wine: Sauvignon Blanc, Rose Wine, Albarino

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Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

The Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc shows rich ripe flavors of limes, peaches and apples alongside the characteristic herbaceous components and unique dry grainy texture on the palate.