❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
No baking required: All the flavor and texture of a Napoleon with zero fuss.
Quick & Easy: Ready in under 15 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.
Elegant presentation: Served in a glass, it looks beautiful and sophisticated.
Customizable: Use custard, whipped cream, or pudding — your choice!
🧺 Ingredients
For 4 servings:
1 package puff pastry or graham crackers (or store-bought flaky biscuits)
1 ½ cups vanilla custard or pastry cream (store-bought or homemade)
½ cup whipped cream (optional, for layering or topping)
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or caramel drizzle for garnish
👩🍳 To Make Homemade Quick Custard (optional)
If you don’t have ready-made custard, here’s a simple version:
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
How to make it:
- Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until it thickens.
- Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla; cook for another minute.
- Let it cool completely before layering.
🔪 Instructions
- Prepare the pastry layer:
If using puff pastry, bake it according to package directions until golden and flaky. Let it cool completely, then break it into small bite-sized pieces.
If you’re using graham crackers or biscuits, simply crush them into coarse crumbs. - Make the cream layer:
Combine your custard (or pudding) with a bit of whipped cream and vanilla extract for an extra light texture. - Assemble the glasses:
In each serving glass
