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Spring Time Lemon Napoleon

March 25, 2011 by bblondie 36 Comments

The one thing that comes to mind when I think of Spring is a new beginning.  The warm weather puts me in a good mood and I’m ready to take on new projects.  I usually tackle at least one home decorating project, and I try to get rid of all the clutter in my house and my life!  This usually starts with me cleaning out my dressing room which by the way is really just an excuse to make room for all the new shoes I want to add to my collection 🙂

Now when it comes to spring time dessert I instantly think of lemon and lots of berries.  I usually make a lovely lemon cake, but this week I wanted to try something new.  Lemon curd was definitely going to be involved so I decided to go with a napoleon.  I fell in love with napoleons in pastry school.  They are so classic and they always look super elegant.  Instead of using puff pastry I used a shortbread cookie.  Of course I didn’t just want to use my typical shortbread so I decided to add cornmeal to the dough.  WOW! I can’t say enough about these cookies!  The cornmeal gives the cookie an awesome texture, the orange zest lends a really nice brightness where you’re not expecting it, and when you bake the cookies they stay soft similar to a tea cake.  I layered the cookies with lemon curd that I lightened with whipped cream.  I finished it off with raspberries and garnished it with a butterfly cookie.  It is light and under stated, and the components really complement each other wonderfully!  The finished product looks really pretty and is perfect for Spring!

Now that dessert is taken care of I can get back to my dressing room, and hopefully start painting my treadmill room/office this weekend.  Happy Spring!

 

Corn meal shortbread
  • 1 1/4 cups AP flour
  • 1 cup corn meal
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 t. baking powder
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 6T. melted butter
  • zest of one orange
  1. Mix dries and zest together in mixer.
  2. Add melted butter and eggs mixing just till dough comes together.
  3. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before rolling out.  If you are not going to roll out the cookies, form dough into a log and chill.  You can just slice and bake them if you choose.
  4. Bake at 325 degrees for 12-14 minutes till golden.

Lemon Curd

  • 4 yolks
  • 1/2 cup + 2 T. sugar
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup + 2T. lemon juice
  • 4T. unsalted butter
  • pinch of salt
  1. Whisk ingredients together over low heat till thickened.
  2. Strain and cool.
  3. Place plastic wrap directly on the curd and refrigerate.

Assembly

  1. Whip 1/2 cup heavy cream and fold into lemon curd.
  2. Layer 3 cookies with lightened curd.
  3. Top with whipped cream and raspberries.

Filed Under: Fruit Desserts, lemon, napoleon, Pies, Pudding and Pastries, shortbread Tagged With: lemon curd, lemon napoleon, shortbread

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Comments

  1. Kelly says

    June 4, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I am a lemon junkie….can’t wait to try this recipe. Your talent and gift of sharing with all of us is priceless!!

    Reply
  2. Beth says

    April 7, 2011 at 1:10 am

    >Lemon is the perfect ingredient for spring. These look amazing!

    Reply
  3. sandra says

    April 1, 2011 at 12:13 am

    >Wow, the shortbread is wonderful. I fear my replication of this won't be near as beautiful: but the shortbread is delicious, and the curd looks wonderful.

    Reply
  4. Joy says

    March 30, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    >That looks wonderful. I love the lemon curd.

    Reply
  5. Elisabeth says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    >Love the Napoleon paired with the lemon curd, whipped cream, and berries. So yummy, and inviting!

    Reply
  6. flexeble says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:44 am

    >The photos make the Lemon Napoleon’s look yummiest—nice article and nicer to have the recipe. Thank you, keep baking and posting Butrcreamblondi!

    Reply
  7. cookingwithchrissy says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:43 am

    >These look lovely! I can honestly say I have never had a Napoleon before…maybe I will have to fix that! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Magic of Spice says

    March 29, 2011 at 4:02 am

    >Beautiful ode to Spring, these are lovely 🙂

    Reply
  9. Butrcreamblondi says

    March 28, 2011 at 1:56 am

    >Thanks so much for all the lovely comments!

    @Becky- The shortbread does freeze well. I actually have a log of it in my freezer now so when I'm short on time I can just slice and bake!

    Reply
  10. potandkettlecookbook says

    March 26, 2011 at 11:29 pm

    >Looks delicious and perfect for the spring!

    Reply
  11. Kelli says

    March 26, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    >I've always wondered what to do with lemon curd other than stir it into greek yoghurt… They look unique and delicious, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Mateja ^_^ says

    March 26, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    >This dessert has spring written all over! What a beautiful presentation and photos are amazing! Have a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
  13. The Addicted Baker says

    March 26, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    >How tempting! Too bad i gave up sweets for lent!
    Check out my blog: http://theaddictedbaker.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  14. gingerbreadcake says

    March 26, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    >What a gorgeous dessert! I love the idea of a corn meal shortbread. Congrats on the top 9! 🙂

    Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels

    Reply
  15. DeniseB says

    March 26, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    >Oh these look incredible!! I can't wait to try them. I have been experimenting with shortbread and did not think to try cornmeal- sounds great!I have a bag of lemons here waiting to become something wonderful! Thanks!

    Reply
  16. Becky says

    March 26, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    >Congrats on the top 9 today! These cookies are lovely and I can't imagine how they must taste.

    would just the cornmeal shortbread freeze well, so the base could be made ahead?

    Reply
  17. celia says

    March 26, 2011 at 1:52 pm

    >I've been having shortbread cravings since strawberries started popping up in the supermarket…this variation looks amazing!

    Reply
  18. Peggy says

    March 26, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    >I love shortbread and this sounds absolutely delicious! Definitely makes me think of spring and summer just looking at it! =)

    Reply
  19. The Souper says

    March 26, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    >So happy I found your blog. Adorable and puts a smile on my face 🙂

    The Souper

    Reply
  20. Marta´s Kitchen says

    March 26, 2011 at 9:11 am

    >mmm, they look great!! I could eat them right now!

    Reply
  21. SlipperCityCakes says

    March 25, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    >The lemon curd oozing out in between is making my mouth water! -Elyse @The Cultural Dish

    Reply
  22. Jill Colonna says

    March 25, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    >What a lovely refreshing start to Spring. I am totally with you with changing around the dressing room and sorting things out for Spring. Great time of year for new projects. Cheers with a good cuppa and your lemon Napoleon!

    Reply
  23. briarrose says

    March 25, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    >These are just cute as heck. 🙂 Lovely job!

    The corn meal shortbread is such a neat touch.

    Reply
  24. Mac says

    March 25, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    >Spring has really sprung with this recipe this is a real winner and a must try.

    Reply
  25. Hester Casey says

    March 25, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    >These look great and I think I prefer your shortbread version to puff pastry. Lemon and raspberries are a total winner.

    Reply
  26. Sandra says

    March 25, 2011 at 4:00 pm

    >This looks so testy and beautiful! Love those raspberries on top..

    Reply
  27. Lizzy says

    March 25, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    >Your napoleon looks wonderful…so Springy with the lemon and raspberries…yum!

    Reply
  28. Dulce Dough says

    March 25, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    >Beautiful! So perfect for spring!

    Reply
  29. Munatycooking says

    March 25, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    >I scanned the last pic with my eyes many times, while trying to keep my mouth closed 🙂
    Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  30. Sarah says

    March 25, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    >Gorgeous! The lemon curd and the berries are so perfect for Spring,I can't wait until it is berry season over here. Lovely post!

    Reply
  31. Dee says

    March 25, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    >These look wonderful!

    Reply
  32. Susi's Kochen und Backen says

    March 25, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    >The shortbread looks wonderful! This and the lemon curd and berries definitely say spring to me :o)

    Reply
  33. Cassie @ Bake Your Day says

    March 25, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    >Oh I love shortbread, and lemon! This just looks wonderful!

    Reply
  34. Belinda says

    March 25, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    >I am completely on the same page about cleaning…about berries, lemons…about these! They are delightful.

    Reply
  35. Eftychia says

    March 25, 2011 at 11:56 am

    >Delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very nice presentation. Perfect for Spring. I will give them a try soon.

    Reply
  36. Foodness Gracious says

    March 25, 2011 at 5:01 am

    >Great picture and anything with lemon has to be good, right?

    Reply

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