A Simply Grand Napoleon Dessert
Originally conceived as an rsc #9 contest entry, this dessert recipe has simplicity as the heart of its appeal and combines it with an easy, make-ahead method to reach a special outcome. It is easily halved to serve 2, is bold with the flavor of grand mariner and is certain to convince your family or guests you have slaved for them. (time does not include time for fruit to soak in grand marnier)
Steps
Preheat oven to 375f and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface , roll out 1 cold pastry sheet to 1 / 8 inch thickness.
Cut six 4 - 5 inch circles.
Gently transfer cut pastry circles onto parchment lined baking sheet & brush with an egg wash of 1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp water.
Bake until pastry circles are light golden brown.
Remove from oven , allow to cool , gently transfer circles to an airtight storage container and set aside.
Place crushed pineapple and chopped orange segments in a fine sieve and allow to drain of liquid until you see no continued active dripping.
Transfer mixture to a bowl , add 1 tbsp grand mariner , mix well and refrigerate 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
Return fruit mixture to fine sieve and press with the flat of a large spoon to remove all liquid.
Discard or reserve liquid for another use.
Combine the softened mascarpone cheese with the light brown sugar , coconut milk , 1 tbsp grand marnier , pineapple / orange m.
Ingredients
puff pastry, egg, water, crushed pineapple, orange, grand marnier, mascarpone cheese, light brown sugar, coconut milk, unsweetened coconut, orange zest