Strawberry-Blueberry Napoleons

Name: Strawberry-Blueberry Napoleons
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 158 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 2 pints baskets fresh blueberries; 237 milliliters chilled heavy whipping cream; 454 grams mascarpone cheese,* whisked to loosen; 1 pound sheets 24 9x14-inch sheets fresh or thawed frozen phyllo pastry (about 3/4 pound); 12 servings Powdered sugar; 3 pints baskets fresh strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced; 16 teaspoons sugar; 6 Tbsps (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Need a vegetarian side dish? Strawberry-Blueberry Napoleons could be a super recipe to try. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 31g of fat, and a total of 442 calories. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up balsamic vinegar, baskets blueberries, powdered sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface (cover remaining phyllo with plastic wrap, then damp kitchen towel).

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Wrap

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Brush phyllo sheet with some melted butter and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Top with second phyllo sheet.

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Brush with some melted butter and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Repeat with 2 more phyllo sheets, brushing each with melted butter and sprinkling each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar.

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Cut phyllo stack in half lengthwise; cut crosswise into thirds, creating six 4 1/4-inch squares.

Transfer squares to 1 prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly apart. Repeat with 4 more phyllo sheets to create 6 more squares; transfer to second baking sheet, spacing evenly apart.

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Filo Pastry

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Bake phyllo until light golden, about 7 minutes. Using spatula, transfer phyllo stacks to rack and cool completely. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets, butter, and sugar to make 36 squares total. (Phyllo squares can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight container at room temperature.)

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Bring vinegar and 4 teaspoons sugar to boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 cup, about 25 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate.)

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Vinegar

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Beat mascarpone, cream, vanilla extract, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. (Mascarpone filling can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

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Set aside 1/4 of strawberries and blueberries for garnish.

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Place 12 phyllo squares on work surface.

Spread each with 1 tablespoon mascarpone filling. Cover with remaining sliced strawberries.

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Spread 1 tablespoon filling over strawberries.

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Place another 12 phyllo squares atop filling with corners slightly askew to bottom square.

Spread each square with 1 tablespoon filling. Cover with remaining blueberries.

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Spread 1 more tablespoon filling over blueberries. Top with final 12 phyllo squares with corners slightly askew to middle square. (Can be made 3 hours ahead.

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Place napoleons on 2 large baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate.)

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Spoon dollop of filling atop each napoleon.

Garnish with reserved straw-berry slices and blueberries. Dust with powdered sugar.

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