STRAWBERRY NAPOLEON

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I 'constructed' this elegant and popular creation 6 years ago, and my wife, Deci, embellished it into a work of art.-Dean Barns, Farmington, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (17-1/4 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 pints fresh strawberries, sliced
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

On a lightly floured surface, roll out each pastry sheet to a 9-in. square. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into a bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate, without stirring, until chilled. , For topping, beat cream in a chilled large bowl until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. , Place one pastry square on a serving platter. Top with the custard, strawberries, sweetened whipped cream and second pastry. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.