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Published: Apr 24, 2014 Last Updated: Feb 29, 2024
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These Strawberry Cheesecake Napoleons have layers of puff pastry, cheesecake, and berries. A dusting of powdered sugar and sliced almonds completes this impressive dessert!
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What are Napoleons
Napoleons are classic French pastries layered with cream filling and topped with powdered sugar. The concept is incredibly simple but the results couldn’t be any more extraordinary!
In this homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Napoleon recipe, we swapped the custard cream found in traditional versions for a creamy cheesecake filling instead.
A few sliced strawberries and a drizzle of melted chocolate give these Napoleons an extra special touch. They look so elegant on the plate that no one will believe it took you just 20 minutes to make these delicious Parisian-approved pastries.
Ingredient Notes
- Puff pastry. You will only need half a box for this recipe. Save the other half and make some puff pastry bread sticks later!
- Strawberries. Or substitute another variety of berries. Raspberries would be delicious!
- Milk chocolate. Melt chocolate bars, wafers or morsels in the microwave to drizzle over the finished napoleons. Substitute dark or white chocolate if you prefer.
- Cream cheese. Use full fat cream cheese for the thickest, creamiest cheesecake filling!
- Sliced almonds. We love garnishing Strawberry Cheesecake Napoleons with a handful of sliced nuts. If you’re not a fan of almonds, feel free to serve the pastries without. Toast the nuts for best flavor!
Tips and Tricks
- Bake the pastry first: Slice the thawed puff pastry dough into 6 even rectangles. Bake until puffy and lightly browned.
- Assembling: Slice the cooled pastry in half like a sandwich roll. Spoon filling onto one half, then add strawberries and the second half of the pastry on top.
- Garnishing: Use a sifter to sprinkle powdered sugar over the Napoleons. Arrange sliced almonds on top and finish with a drizzle of melted chocolate! A drizzle of chocolate syrup or strawberry syrup would be wonderful too.
Recipe FAQs
Do these Napoleon desserts need to be refrigerated?
If you are not eating the Strawberry Cheesecake Napoleons right away, they should be kept chilled. Store them covered in the fridge until ready to enjoy!
What can I use instead of puff pastry?
No other ready made dough will give you exactly the same results as puff pastry dough. However, you could use refrigerated croissant dough (like Pillsbury crescent rolls), shaped into rectangles, in a pinch.
Can I freeze Napoleons?
I don’t recommend freezing Napoleons with strawberries. As the berries thaw they will release a lot of moisture into the puff pastry making it soggy.
What other fruits can I put in cheesecake Napoleons?
Cheesecake napoleons are perfect vehicles for all kinds of fruit. Any berry would taste great with the cheesecake filling in this recipe! Maraschino cherries, and banana slices are other good choices.
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Strawberry Napoleons Recipe
5 from 2 votes
By: Aimee
Sweet stacks of puff pastry, cheesecake, and strawberries are completed with some delicious sliced almonds! You’ll want to make these Strawberry Cheesecake Napoleonssoon!
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- ½ box 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 1 package cream cheese, softened 8 ounce
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounce strawberries halved (or other berries)
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup milk chocolate melted
- powdered sugar optional
Instructions
Thaw puff pastry according to package directions. When ready to use, unfold and cut along seams, creating 3 long strips. Cut each strip in half, creating 6 rectangles.
Place on a baking sheet and bake in a 400 degree oven for 11-15 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove and cool completely. Slice in half lengthwise through center. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and heavy cream for 5 minutes, until fluffy.
Fill bottom of each “sandwich” with cheesecake filling. Top with strawberries. Place top of puff pastry over strawberries and sprinkle (generously) with powdered sugar. Drizzle melted chocolate over each Napoleon and immediately sprinkle with Fisher’s Sliced Almonds. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Notes
- Bake the pastry first: Slice the thawed puff pastry dough into 6 even rectangles. Bake until puffy and lightly browned.
- Assembling: Slice the cooled pastry in half like a sandwich roll. Spoon filling onto one half, then add strawberries and the second half of the pastry on top.
- Garnishing: Use a sifter to sprinkle powdered sugar over the Napoleons. Arrange sliced almonds on top and finish with a drizzle of melted chocolate!
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 63mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 43g
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
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Flaky pastry and fresh berries meet cheesecake in this easy recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Napoleons.
