Deliciously tender phyllo graced with a filling of strawberries, sugar and Grand
Marnier, with the added sweetness of whipped cream.
Ingredients
1 quart fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Grand
Marnier
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, melted
20 sheets Athens Fillo Dough (9- x 14-inch),
thawed
Powdered sugar, for garnish
Sliced almonds, for garnish
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss together strawberries, sugar and Grand Marnier. Chill
for 1 hour.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Layer 5 fillo sheets,
brushing each with melted butter. Cut fillo widthwise into 4 equal strips and
then cut 8 triangles, 2 per strip. There will be some extra fillo pieces on
the edges. Repeat process 3 times for a total of 32 triangles of layered fillo.
Place fillo triangles on greased baking sheet and cover with parchment paper.
Place another baking sheet on top. This will prevent the fillo from curling
up. Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 5 – 7 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
In a chilled bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla.
Whip to twice the volume.
Assemble Napoleon with 4 fillo triangles. Spoon 2 tablespoons strawberry
mixture on first fillo triangle and top with 2 tablespoons whipped cream. Repeat
layering with 3 remaining fillo triangles and filling. Dust Napoleon with powdered
sugar and sprinkle top with sliced almonds.
Repeat process to make 8 Napoleons. Garnish plate with remaining whipped
cream.
Serve cool or chilled.
Prep Time: 1 Hour 20 Mins | Cook Time: 10 Mins | Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Mins |
Yield: 8 Napoleons