Easy Strawberry Napoleon Recipe (2024)

This Easy Strawberry Napoleon is easy to make and full of flavor. It comes together in minutes, and tastes just like the Strawberry Napoleon at Disneyland. You will love this light and refreshing dessert.

My husband and I took a trip to Disney World last year. While there, we wandered into a little French bakery and decided to try a lovely dessert known as a “Napoleon.”

We had never heard of it before (I know, how could we not know about this heavenly dessert), but needless to say we made our way to the same bakery every night for the rest of the trip to get a taste of those beautiful, little pastries.

Since then, we just can’t seem to get enough Napoleons in our life so we decided to make our own.

They were so easy to make. I was actually kind of surprised at how easy they were to make. They only took a few minutes and tasted just as delicious, if not more.

If only I could transfer Main Street Disney, to my neighborhood, and hear Disney music and smell cotton candy all day long.

how far in advance can i make them?

This recipe is best when served fresh, and recently prepared. However, you can make them ahead of time if needed. We recommend making them and eating them within 24 hours or else the bread will start to get a little soggy, and it will lose it’s shape.

You could also make the puff pastries, as well as the other ingredients, and not layer them until serving.

The ingredients on their own are good for a few days. Then you can just assemble them, before serving.

If you have leftovers, we recommend putting them in an airtight container, and storing them in the fridge.

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Serves: 6 people

Easy Strawberry Napoleon Recipe

This Easy Strawberry Napoleon is easy to make and full of flavor. It comes together in minutes, and tastes just like the Strawberry Napoleon at Disneyland.

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry
1 (3.4ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup Cool Whip whipped topping
2 cups sliced strawberries
⅓ cup almonds sliced
¼ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 degrees.
Thaw folded pastry sheet for 20 minutes.
Open sheet and cut along folds to make three equal strips; halve each strip to make six rectangles.
Space apart on baking sheet. Bake in center of oven about 15 minutes until well browned and baked through. Remove to rack to cool.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk pudding mix, milk, and extract for 2 minutes; fold in whipped topping and blend thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate.
Carefully split each piece of pastry in half horizontally.
Cover bottom halves with almonds, then pudding mixture and sliced strawberries, dividing equally. Cover with pastry tops. Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 351 kcal · Carbohydrates: 34 g · Protein: 7 g · Fat: 22 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 6 mg · Sodium: 130 mg · Potassium: 223 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 12 g · Vitamin A: 94 IU · Vitamin C: 28 mg · Calcium: 92 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

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Jana ? says:

Me encanta esta receta, deliciosa :D
Un besito chicas ^^
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Belinda says:

I've added you to My Blog List and I've instructed EVERYONE to visit your blog daily.
I am loving it!
Janis says:

YUM! I've got to try this one...and just my kind of recipe, not too complicated!
Erika says:

About how long do you refrigerate the pudding mixture? Thanks!
Six Sisters says:

@Erika,
I let it cool in the fridge while I cooked the puff pastry and until it cooled down completely.
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says:

I just had to sigh at loud--YUM!! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!
Brian, Michelle, Teagan and Isla says:

Um, hello Yummy! This looks like it belongs on a cooking show! So hope you will post on my linky party. This is simply D-vine!
http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/02/destination-inspiration-linky-party-2.html
Happy Valentine's,
Michelle @ Teagan's Travels
Q @ JAQS says:

Oh my - i think my sweet tooth just kicked into high gear. THis looks absolutely delicious!
Love for you to share it at my linky party here if you haven't already :)
http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-18-linky-party-and-features.html
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says:

Looks amazing! We just posted our 2nd Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party today and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_16.html
Jenny @ An Apple for the Crafter says:

I just tried this recipe and it was wonderful! Thank you so much!!
michele n says:

im confused on the number of servings one sheet makes...3 napoleans or 6? if i split all 6 in half horozontaly i end up with 12 pieces. how many layers of pastry does each napolean use? from the recipe it seems like just 2 halves each. help please? LOL
Six Sisters says:

@michele,
Sorry about the confusion! If you want to make 6 napoleons then they'll each have 2 layers of pastry. If you want to make 4 napoleons then they'll each have 3 layers. It is just up to you how you want to split it up!
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Angie @ Many Little Blessings says:

That French bakery has to be my favorite spot in all of Epcot. Love it!
Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe.
Jacquie says:

The whipped topping isn't available here in the UK....am I right in thinking that the same amount of whipped cream would work just as well (although would need to be kept refrigerated)?
I've found quite a few recipes on your blog....can't wait to try them out.
Six Sisters says:

Hi Jacquie!
The same amount of whipped cream would work perfectly. I would definitely keep them refrigerated. :) Hope you like it!
mallory says:

I love that bakery in Epcot. I have been going to Disney since I was about six and we went in there the first year we started the tradition of Disney! Their Napoleons are heavenly. Next time you need to try their tiramisu!! It is not always there, but when they have it, it is delicious!! I will most deff be trying this recipe!
pamhoff805 says:

My former boss/manager used to make these. She said they are popular in Australia where she lived for 10 years. She called them "slices." So amazing, light and fresh tasting.
Jenessa says:

Oh my gosh that is so funny, I went to the patisserie at Epcot a few weeks ago and had the Napoleon there too, and that's why I looked up a recipe for it on Pinterest and found this one! Seriously, they are so so heavenly. I can't wait to make this sometime! :)
Lori Stilger says:

LOVE this recipe - I reviewed it on my blog today. :) Hope you get a few hits from it! :)
Lezzetli Sanatlar says:

I love strawberry and napoleon so much !!!
I also tried it . Yummy yummy yummy !!!
Paula says:

I'm not seeing the amount of whipped topping to use ??
Six Sisters says:

Hi Paula!
The recipe states to use 1 cup of whipped topping. Thanks! :)
Mari says:

Do these need to be served right away, or do you think I could refrigerate them overnight? Could they be frozen to eat later?
Ximena Pyne says:

The whipping cream has to be whip already or liquid?
Six Sisters says:

Whipped topping like Cool Whip.
Eve says:

I used homemade vanilla pudding and homemade whipped cream. Best dessert ever
Dianne Daussat- Graiser says:

Have never tried this yet but I can't wait to do so. It looks so delicious and I love anything made with puff pastry. I'm new to this sight and I can't wait to start trying so many of the things I have found here. What better place to start than with a " Strawberry Napoleon," Desserts first, right? At least that's what we say in New Orleans. ddg
Sabrina B says:

had forgotten about these! A nice reminder, thank you for the recipe, love that it is from scratch!
Cortney says:

Can these be refrigerated overnight or do they need to be served right away?
Cyd says:

They are good for about a day, then the puff pastry may begin to get a little soggy.

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