Layers of Flaky Pastry, Creamy Custard, and Spiced Apples
This Apple Napoleon Cake combines the classic flaky layers of Napoleon pastry with a sweet apple twist. The alternating layers of crispy puff pastry, spiced apples, and luscious custard cream make it a dessert that’s both light and indulgent. Perfect for special occasions or as a show-stopping dessert, this cake is bound to impress!
Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Apple Filling:
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For the Custard Cream:
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter