Napoleon layer cake
Homemade “Napoleon” from ready-made puff pastry with custard. Assembly is simple, but soaking takes time.
Another 6 hours - cooling
How to make it
Prepared 0 of 4 steps
Bake the cake layers
Thaw the dough, roll it out and divide it into 6 layers. Prick and bake at 200°C until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes in batches.
Make the cream filling
Mix eggs, sugar, vanilla and flour. Gradually add milk, cook while stirring until thickened and another minute.
Let it cool
Stir the butter into the hot cream, cover the surface with film and cool. Crumble one cake.
Assemble
Coat the remaining cakes with cream and sprinkle with crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Little hint
Pour in the milk gradually and stir continuously with a whisk. When thickening, reduce heat.
Frequently asked questions
How to avoid lumps in custard?
Pour in the milk gradually and stir continuously with a whisk. When thickening, reduce heat.
How long does it take to prepare?
The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook. Allow an additional 360 minutes for cooling. The exact time depends on the size of the products and equipment.
