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Raspberry Chocolate Napoleons

By Paula |

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This Raspberry Chocolate Napoleons post is sponsored by Lucky Leaf. Opinions are my own.
Raspberry Napoleon on white plate with fork. Bowl of raspberries and small pitcher of sauce in background.
Good things come to those who bake. It’s true! See that above, it’s definitely a good thing. Sweet slurry of raspberries, swirled with dark chocolate plus a little chili powder kick in the pants for good measure. Sweet, spicy goodness on a plate that’s perfect for your Valentine’s Day dessert or any day dessert for that matter.
 
Did I mention it comes together in less than 20 minutes? You didn’t think I made that puffed pastry from scratch did you?
Raspberry Napoleon on white plate. Small pitcher of sauce and bowl of raspberries in background.

How Do You Make The Sauce? 

 
People always ask me where I find inspiration for my recipes. For this recipe, I was inspired by a recent trip to The Sweetest Place on Earth I took earlier this month with Susan. In addition to getting to see our awesome friend Anna we ate inordinate amounts of chocolate. What does chocolate have to do with it? Well I had a light bulb moment while in a chef’s demonstration at The Hotel Hershey, while the sous chef was making a Berry Chocolate Jam/Sauce.
 
It was insanely delicious – so much so I made a note in my phone. In comes Lucky Leaf Red Raspberry Premium Pie Filling, which I substituted for the fresh berries. A little low heat, the premium pie filling, a few dashes of dark cocoa powder and chili powder and a whiz around the blender and you’ve got yourself a finger licking good sauce!
 

Raspberry Chocolate Napoleons on white plate with fork. Small pitcher of sauce and bowl of berries in background.
How Are Lucky Leaf Products Made? 

Did you know that Lucky Leaf products are made with only the freshest fruit possible? It’s true. I saw for myself firsthand last summer during a media trip to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Besides using fresh fruit, I love that Knouse is a grower owned company.

Since 1949 they’ve stayed true to their mission of providing bakers with simple, delicious products to make their lives a little easier so they can make it easy, make it delicious, make it with Lucky Leaf. Lots of good people in PA.

For more information on Lucky Leaf visit their WEBSITE and connect with them on FACEBOOK and TWITTER too!

Raspberry Chocolate Napoleons

Raspberry Chocolate Napoleon on white plate with fork. Raspberries in white bowl and white pitcher of sauce in background.

Raspberry Chocolate Napoleons

Ingredients

  • 1 - 17.3 ounces box Pepperidge Farm puffed pastry - thawed
  • 21 ounces Lucky Leaf premium raspberry pie filling
  • 3 tablespoons Hershey's special dark cocoa powder
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 cups whipped cream
  • 12 ounces fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Unroll pastry sheets and cut into 6 equal pieces per sheet. Place a rimmed baking sheet lined with a silpat (or parchment). Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool.
  3. WHILE pastry is baking, into a medium sauce pan over medium high heat add: pie filling, cocoa and chili powders. Mix to combine. Cook until warmed through.
  4. Transfer mixture to blender and pulse until silky smooth. Set aside.
  5. To assemble: cut pastry in half, add heaping spoonful of whipping cream, top with raspberries and a drizzle of sauce. Replace top half of pastry. Garnish with additional raspberry and sauce if desired.
© Paula Jones
Category: Desserts
Want more ideas on Valentine’s Desserts using Lucky Leaf products? Check out my friend’s tasty treats:

Angie’s Heart Shaped Pie Pops
Brandi’s Strawberry Topped Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Susan’s Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish

Comments

  1. Angie says

    I think it’s so amazing that they’re a grower owned company, makes me want to support them that much more! And these Napoleons, OMG, to die for!!!

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