Fairly probably essentially the most implausible pastry ever invented!
Origins of the The Traditional Napoleon Cake haven’t been agreed upon however among the theories are fairly amusing!
Wherever it originated I do know the place it finally ends up! Proper right here in my mouth!
Creamy Vanilla Diplomat Cream sandwiched between three flaky layers of puff pastry
Diplomat Cream is actually custard combined with stabilized whipped cream
In my bakery we made Napoleon pastry in rectangle shapes like this
It’s a lot simpler to chop a cake this dimension versus a bigger sheet fashion cake
I additionally desire the smaller parts which might be simpler to deal with as finger meals as properly
WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR HOW TO MAKE NAPOLEON CAKE
Notes for fulfillment:
It’s actually vital to search out an agar model that you just like and keep it up.
Not all manufacturers are created equally and it’s essential to know what energy you’re working with to make sure constant outcomes each time
Cornstarch is a really tough ingredient to measure constantly with a quantity spoons measure
So whereas I checklist each measures beneath I can not stress sufficient how the grams measure with a scale goes to provide the finest outcomes.
Many instances folks have complained that their custard is like rubber they usually don’t know why!
Acetate cake strips are very useful when making chilly preparation molded desserts like this one.
I’m utilizing SILK model whipping cream for the whipped cream portion of this diplomat cream *not sponsored
For those who can not get this product I’ve a number of different choices together with a selfmade recipe that work equally nice
CLICK HERE FOR VEGAN WHIPPED CREAM
Storage Data:
Napoleon Pastry will begin to take in moisture from the custard and in addition from common refrigeration, however this (for me) made it get higher over time!
It was additionally simpler to chop after the primary day because the pastry was barely softer and simpler to deal with
And I additionally put a few of it within the freezer with the icing for 4 days
After a thaw in a single day the sugar glaze was nonetheless as excellent because it was on the primary day!
Re: Pepperidge Farm puff pastry being vegan?
Pepperidge Farm puff pastry incorporates mono and diglycerides, which might be animal-derived if not specified that it comes from a plant supply.
However I discovered a press release on Campbell’s web site (Pepperidge Farm’s guardian firm) stating that their puff pastry merchandise are vegan:
Our puff pastries are vegan and Kosher licensed, making them an providing for a bigger vary of patrons.
Vegan Napoleon Cake
Creamy Vanilla Diplomat Cream sandwiched between three flaky layers of puff pastry. Diplomat Cream is actually custard combined with stabilized whipped cream
Elements
- ½ Field Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets
For the Diplomat Cream
- 1¾ cup Plant Milk (415ml)
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar (100g)
- 4½ Tbs Cornstarch *see notes (42g)
- 1 teaspoon Agar powder *see notes
- 1 Tbs Vegan Butter (14g)
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (10ml)
- 1 cup Vegan Whipped Cream 1 cup
For the Icing
- ½ cup Confectioners Sugar (60g)
- ¼ teaspoon Almond extract
- 2 teaspoon Plant milk or water
- 2 Tbs Vegan Chocolate
For the Garnish
- 1 cup Sliced toasted almonds
Directions
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First thaw the puff pastry (I do that in a single day within the fridge) then unfold one sheet & reduce it alongside the folds *see video tutorial
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Preheat the oven to 400°F
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Organize the three rectangles of puff pastry on a parchment lined sheet pan & dock every one with a fork for steam vents
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Bake for quarter-hour in 400℉ then cool utterly
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Evenly press every puff pastry rectangle to flatten them out barely
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Organize your commonplace loaf pan with acetate cake strips contained in the pan to make use of as a molding vessel to construct this cake *see video
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Put together the vegan whipped cream and reserve within the fridge till wanted (whichever model or recipe you’re utilizing you have to 2 cups of complete quantity whipped cream)
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Put together the custard by whisking collectively the sugar with the cornstarch & agar powder then add that to the plant milk in a big sauce pot whisk evenly
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Carry all the pieces to a full rolling boil over medium to excessive warmth whisking always to keep away from scorching
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As soon as it involves a full boil take away from the warmth & add the vegan butter & the vanilla extract, whisk easy
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Switch the recent custard to a big mixing bowl & whisk to launch the extreme warmth.
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Proceed whisking occasionally till the custard is barely cooler than physique temperature however don’t enable it to get absolutely chilly or set
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As soon as the custard is cool sufficient. add the vegan whipped cream in 2 additions, whisking & folding gently to include
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Pour half of the diplomat cream over the primary layer of puff pastry within the pan & then place the second pastry rectangle over that, urgent gently to compress.
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Add the remaining custard over the pastry and prime it with the final layer of pastry
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Freeze till set *approx 1 hour
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Take the cake out of the loaf pan, take away the acetate cake strips & glaze the highest with the confectioners sugar, almond extract & water glaze, making a really thick glaze that’s nonetheless spreadable *you could have to regulate the quantity of water wanted to make a thick spreadable glaze
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Soften the vegan chocolate & stripe the highest then utilizing a skewer make the design by dragging it by means of the chocolate striping
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Garnish the edges with sliced toasted almonds
Notes
Storage Napoleon pastry have to be saved refrigerated & will keep recent within the fridge for as much as 1 week
It’s best served on day one although, as a result of the flaky pastry will begin to take in the moisture from the custard over time although and lose it is crispness.
I’ve frozen the assembled (*un-iced) napoleon cake for two weeks
