White Chocolate Bite-Sized 'Napoleons'

Dainty chocolate squares layered with smooth crème pâtissière and topped with fresh raspberries, perfect for parties and making in advance.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 130.2 kcals 3125.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 15.1 grams 361.5 grams
Fat 7 grams 168.2 grams
Protein 1.8 grams 42 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
24 napoleons
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
400
g
Chocolate
milk, dark or white
Dairy
300
ml
4
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
Fruits
24
piece
GrainsCereals
1
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds only
24
piece
Mint
tiny sprigs

Steps

  • Heat 300ml milk in a pan until just boiling.
  • Beat egg yolks, sugar, flour, cornflour, and vanilla seeds until smooth.
  • Whisk half the hot milk into the egg mixture, return all to the pan, and whisk over low heat for 6-8 minutes until thick.
  • Cover surface with cling film and chill in the fridge until cold and firm.
  • Melt 400g chocolate and spread thinly over two pieces of 23x25cm parchment paper.
  • Chill chocolate in the fridge for 30 minutes until set firm.
  • Cut the chocolate into 72 rectangles measuring 2.5x6cm using a warm sharp knife.
  • Pipe 21 tiny dots of crème pâtissière onto 48 of the chocolate rectangles.
  • Stack two piped rectangles and top with a plain chocolate rectangle to create three layers.
  • Garnish each napoleon with a dot of cream, a raspberry, and a mint sprig.