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Mixed Berry Napoleon with Puff Pastry

Published May 27, 2020. Last updated June 8, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Need a quick and easy patriotic-friendly recipe? A Mixed Berry Napoleon dessert is made with layers of puff pastry and fresh berries. It’s light, flaky, and comes together in a snap!

A Mixed Berry Puff Pastry Napoleon on a blue plate with a gray background

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If you are anything like me, you have probably pinned a bunch of red, white, and blue sweets and treats onto your 4th of July and Memorial Day Pinterest boards.

I mean well, but I tend to forget to check those boards until it’s too late. Every single year.

Now that I’m creating new recipes regularly and trying to keep my kids entertained all summer, I thought it was high time to get my rear in gear and make a patriotic dessert!

Puff pastry dessert recipes are always a good choice. This Mixed Berry Napoleon recipe is definitely proof of that!

This is an easy dessert that doesn’t require too many ingredients. All you need are some fresh berries, puff pastry, and whipped topping. Plus, a few pantry staples.

Why This Recipe Works

Come summer, you really can’t go wrong with fresh berries.

This recipe for a Mixed Berry Napoleon dessert uses layers of light, flaky, delicious puff pastry loaded with whipped cream and fresh raspberries and strawberries. The top layer is drizzled with an easy-to-make homemade Blueberry Sauce.

It’s a delicious combination of red, white, and blue. These desserts are perfect for patriotic holidays like the 4th of July and Memorial Day.

This Napoleon recipe can even be made ahead of time. Be sure to keep them nice and cold in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them. Just keep in mind that baked puff pastry is always best the day it’s made.

How to Make A Napoleon Dessert

What You Need To Make This Recipe

For the Blueberry Sauce, you will need:

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Napoleon, you will need:

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • 1 cup raspberries (halved)
  • 1 cup strawberries (sliced)

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

If you’re using frozen puff pastry, make sure to sit it out on the counter to defrost for about 40 minutes before you begin.

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Create!

Puff Pastry Cut Into 9 Squares on a gray counter

Cut the puff pastry into 18 even sized squares and arrange on a 2 baking sheets. I line my baking sheets with Silpat mats to help keep the pastry from sticking.

Prick the squares all over with a fork (not pictured because I forgot this crucial step and ended up with big puffy squares!).

Tip: prick the puff pastry squares with a fork before baking to keep them from puffing up. I did not do this in the photos and ended up having to cut each square in half instead.

Puff Pastry squares Cooking in the Oven

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned. See how puffy they get if you forget to prick them with a fork?

Blueberry Sauce in a Saucepan

While the puff pastry is cooking, start making your Blueberry Sauce.

Add the blueberries, water, sugar, cornstarch mixture, vanilla, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Tip: the blueberry sauce can be made ahead of time. This allows it more time to cool before topping each Napoleon with it.

Puff Pastry squares broken open with 2 topped with whipped cream and strawberries, 2 topped with whipped cream and raspberries and 2 plain squares

Once the puff pastry is cool, spread about 1 tablespoon of whipped cream onto 12 of the pastry pieces.

Lay strawberries over 6 of the whipped cream covered pieces, and raspberries over the other 6.

Add another dollop of whipped cream on top of each layer of berries.

A Puff Pastry Napoleon Without the blueberry sauce on a blue plate with a bowl of blueberry sauce in the background

Assemble by layering the strawberry pastry on top of the raspberry pastry, then top with one of the remaining plain pastry pieces.

Present!

A Completed Mixed Berry Puff Pastry Napoleon on a Blue Plate with a white plate and more napoleons in the background

Place a spoonful or two of the Blueberry Sauce over each one and add more whipped cream, if desired.

Tips and Techniques

  • You can make the blueberry sauce ahead of time. This allows it to have more time to cool before you use it.
  • Be sure to prick the puff pastry squares with a fork before baking to keep them from puffing up.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within a day or 2 for best results.

FAQ’s

What is A Napoleon?

A Napoleon, referred to as a Mille-feuille in France, is a French layered dessert. It is traditionally made with layers of puff pastry and almond or pastry cream.

More Mixed Berry Recipes To Try

Here are a few more mixed berry recipes that you might enjoy:

  • Mixed Berry Smoothie
  • Mixed Berry Puff Pastry Tart
  • Mixed Berry Scones

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A Completed Mixed Berry Puff Pastry Napoleon on a Blue Plate
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Mixed Berry Napoleon with Puff Pastry

Need a quick and easy patriotic-inspired recipe? A Mixed Berry Napoleon dessert is made with layers of puff pastry and fresh berries. It's light, flaky, and comes together in a snap!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 572kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

Napoleon

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed and cut into 18 equal squares)
  • 2 cups whipped cream
  • 1 cup raspberries (halved)
  • 1 cup strawberries (sliced)

Blueberry Sauce

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Arrange the 18 pieces of puff pastry on two baking sheets. Prick each square all over with a fork.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • While the puff pastry is cooking, make the blueberry sauce by adding the blueberries, water, sugar, cornstarch mixture, vanilla, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool some.
  • Once the puff pastry is cool, spread about 1 tablespoon of whipped cream onto 12 of the pastry pieces.
  • Lay strawberries over 6 of the whipped cream covered pieces, and raspberries over the other 6. Add another dollop of whipped cream on top of each layer of berries.
  • To assemble, place the strawberry pastry on top of the raspberry pastry then top with one of the remaining plain pastry pieces.
  • Place a spoonful of the blueberry sauce over each one and add more whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • You can make the blueberry sauce ahead of time. This allows it to have more time to cool before you use it.
  • Be sure to prick the puff pastry squares with a fork before baking to keep them from puffing up.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within a day or 2 for best results.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1napoleon | Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

This recipe was originally posted on July 21, 2016. Images were updated on May 9, 2018. The post was updated with more details, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in May 2020.

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Comments

  1. kim says

    June 11, 2018 at 6:58 am

    Love this dessert idea! It looks so easy, but absolutely delicious. Will be saving this one for sure!

    Reply
  2. Brian Jones says

    June 11, 2018 at 2:24 am

    What a wonderful looking dessert, it looks really fancy but is so simple!

    Reply
  3. Natalie says

    June 11, 2018 at 1:18 am

    YUM! These looks absolutely beautiful! I love how easy it is to make these napoleon cakes. Perfect for the summer!

    Reply
  4. Marie says

    June 10, 2018 at 11:08 pm

    This looks delicious! I love using puff pastry to whip up a quick dessert and this is such a wonderful idea. Love all the fresh berries in this one.

    Reply
  5. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says

    June 10, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    Those look like the perfet patriotic dessert! i love the size of them too…Not too big!

    Reply
  6. courtney says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    That looks so insanely delicious and so bright and fresh! I don’t think I’ve ever had a napoleon!

    La Belle Sirene 

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 6, 2016 at 7:54 am

      I see them on Food Network all the time lol…so I decided to go for it! Super easy!

      Reply
  7. Ciera Chang says

    July 5, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    Yum! These desserts look absolutely delicious.. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    xoxo, CiCi
    http://www.worldwidestylista.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 6, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Thanks for stopping by CiCi 🙂

      Reply
  8. Glenda Kruse says

    July 5, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    This is my type of treat. Totally need to try this for sure 🙂

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 6, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Thanks Glenda 🙂

      Reply
  9. Alison says

    July 5, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    These look so delicious and what a perfect dessert for the summer. Pinned for later!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 6, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Thanks Alison!

      Reply
  10. Rachel says

    July 5, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    Oh my gosh, this looks amazing! So light and easy to make 🙂 I’ll definitely have to try it out.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 5, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks Rachel – it is light and so delicious!!

      Reply
  11. Krista Dial says

    July 5, 2016 at 11:56 am

    I’m all about any recipes that come together in a snap! 🙂 What a perfect July 4th treat. Wish I would’ve seen this earlier, as it would’ve been perfect for our backyard bbq yesterday…saving for a future dessert idea!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 5, 2016 at 3:03 pm

      Thanks Krista!

      Reply
  12. Lana says

    July 5, 2016 at 11:15 am

    Yum! This sounds and looks delicious! Will have to add this to my ‘desserts to make’ list (It’s getting long!)

    Lana
    http://www.lifestylequeenbee.com

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 5, 2016 at 3:03 pm

      Haha! I know all about long to-make lists!

      Reply
  13. KP says

    July 4, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    Anything topped with blueberries sounds good to me 🙂
    This dessert looks so soft and light.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 4, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      It really is…it’s addicting!

      Reply
  14. Gunjan says

    July 4, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    This is soooo tempting ad irresistible that your post made me want this right now. So heading over to my kitchen to make some for myself. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 4, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      Yay! Hope you love it!

      Reply
  15. candy says

    July 4, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    Puff pastry is fun to work with and I can see how quick this would be to throw together. Love this recipes.

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 4, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      Thanks Candy – I LOVE puff pastry!

      Reply
  16. Jenn says

    July 4, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    Wow! What a fantastic dessert! This looks to quick and simple to make. I like the twist of using puff pastry instead of baking a shortcake. I will be trying this very soon!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 4, 2016 at 7:45 pm

      Thanks Jenn! I love puff pastry – maybe too much – so I use it for all kinds of things from appetizers to desserts!

      Reply
  17. Sabrina Fox says

    July 4, 2016 at 11:09 am

    This look so good! Another recipe added to my ever growing list. Lol!

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 4, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      Thanks Sabrina!

      Reply
  18. Grace @ Gracefully Baking says

    July 2, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Oh yum!!! ????????

    Reply
    • ourlittleeverything says

      July 2, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Thanks Grace!

      Reply

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