Strawberry Shortcake Napoleon

Yield: 4 desserts

This recipe has 3 components: Puff Pastry, Vanilla Buttermilk Cream, and the Strawberry Component, finished with garnish.

• 1 sheet all-butter puff pastry, thawed
• Powdered sugar for dusting

1. Roll puff pastry into approximately a 10" x 12" rectangle.
2. Place on parchment-lined sheet pan. Cover with another sheet of parchment and a second sheet pan.
3. Bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes until golden and crisp.
4. Cool completely.
5. Trim edges and cut into twelve rectangles approximately 2" x 4" (3 rectangles per dessert, 12 total).

• 2 cups Shamrock Farms 40% Heavy Cream
• ½ cup Shamrock Farms Buttermilk
• ½ cup white chocolate powder
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste

1. Add heavy cream to mixing bowl. Begin whipping.
2. Slowly add white chocolate powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Continue whipping to soft peaks.
3. Slowly drizzle in buttermilk. Continue whipping to medium-stiff peaks.
4. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

• 1 lb Markon strawberries, small dice

• Markon micro basil
• White chocolate, finely grated
• Powdered sugar
• Strawberry puree or sauce for plate swipe

1. Plate Sauce
   • Using a spoon, place 1 tablespoon strawberry puree on the left side of the plate.
   • Drag spoon through puree to create a brushstroke approximately 5–6 inches long.
2. First Layer
   • Place one puff pastry rectangle slightly right of center.
   • Pipe 6 round dots of cream on top, in a 3x2 pattern.
3. Add Strawberries
   • Scatter diced strawberries between and around cream dots.
   • Do not completely cover the cream.
4. Second Layer
   • Place second puff pastry rectangle directly on top.
   • Pipe another 6 dots of cream.
   • Add another layer of strawberries.
5. Top Layer
   • Place final puff pastry rectangle on top.
   • Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
6. Finish Top
   • In the center of the top pastry:
   • Add a small pile of diced strawberries.
   • Sprinkle grated white chocolate.
   • Add 2–3 pieces of micro basil.
7. Finish Plate
   Along the strawberry brushstroke:
   • Place 5–6 strawberry pieces naturally.
   • Add 3–4 small clusters of micro basil.
   • Sprinkle a pinch of grated white chocolate around the plate.