Blueberry Lemon Napoleon

peaks. While its perfect for topping pies cakes and other desserts it lacks stabilizing ingredients so it can quickly lose its texture and deflate. So if using regular whipped cream in this dessert its important to show it off right away before the whipped cream loses its shape. It will still be delicious though!Cool Whip We all know about the tubs of cool whip you can buy at the store. It will stand up better than homemade whipped cream in layered desserts but it is loaded with high fructose corn syrup and preservatives that you may not want to consume.
Can I Make Blueberry Lemon Napoleon Ahead of Time?
Sure! This dessert can be made in advance for your convenience. First the puff pastries can be cut and baked ahead of time. Then freeze them until ready to assemble the dessert. Another way to get a head start on this treat is to make the blueberry filling stabilized whipped cream and lemon curd if made homemade ahead of time. After you have made the blueberry filling it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 34 days. The whipped cream will last 23 days in the refrigerator while the curd will last up to 2 weeks.
Can I Cut the Puff Pastries into Different Shapes?
Yes! Depending on the holiday or celebration its easy to customize the puff pastries to your desired shapes. For instance with Easter right around the corner use a bunny or eggshaped cookie cutter to cut the puff pastry sheets.
However keep in mind that the baking time will vary depending on the size of the shapes. The smaller shapes only take about 10 minutes as opposed to the 1314 minutes for the rectangles. So keep a close eye on them.
How to Store Blueberry Lemon Napoleon
Once assembled Blueberry Lemon Napoleon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days by covering it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This will prevent the pastry from drying out and keep the filling fresh. To maintain the texture of the puff pastry it is recommended to not refrigerate it for too long. When ready to serve you can remove the Napoleon from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly before serving.
Ingredients
Blueberry Filling
2 ¼ cups 333 g blueberries fresh divided2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon cornstarch
Napoleon
2 sheets