Recipe: French Raspberry Napoleon from Lilac Restaurant

A Delightful Dessert for Two

This exquisite French Raspberry Napoleon is perfect for a romantic dinner or a sweet treat to share with a friend. With its layers of delicate cake, fresh raspberries, and rich cream, this dessert is sure to impress.

Ingredients:

Syrup or Liquor Flavoring: Use simple syrup, kirschwasser, or Grand-Marnier according to your taste preference.
Fresh Raspberries: Two pints

Baking the Genoise Cake

Main Ingredients:

Three large eggs
Four ounces granulated sugar (about 113 grams)
Four ounces all-purpose flour (about 113 grams)
Tow tablespoons melted butter
A dash of vanilla extract (one capful)

Cream Filling:

Two cups heavy cream
One tablespoon vanilla extract
Quarter cup powdered sugar
Optional Garnishes:
- Raspberry sauce or any other fruit-based dessert sauce as desired
- Powdered sugar for dusting
 Mint sprigs for an elegant touch
 
 Begin by combining the three whole eggs with the granulated sugar in a mixing bowl that can be placed over simmering water. Heat gently while stirring occasionally until the mixture reaches approximately 100°F. Once heated through , transfer it off direct heat .
 
 Attach your mixer’s whisk attachment and whip until you achieve a light , fluffy consistency which should also cool during this process—taking roughly five minutes. 
 
 Sift unbleached all-purpose flour onto parchment paper ; set aside . Meanwhile melt two tablespoons unsalted butter. 
 
 Prepare quarter sheet pan brushing some melted butter then lining with parchment paper. 
 
 Gently fold sifted flour into cooled egg-sugar blend gradually ensuring air incorporation creating airy texture.. Afterward stir in melted butter alongside vanilla extract thoroughly combined. 
 
 Transfer batter prepared baking tray bake preheated oven at temperature of around350 degrees Fahrenheit—convection requires about four-five minutes; standard ovens may take between eight ten minutes.. Allow cooling cut out three circles using pastry cutter alternatively triangles suitable making layer cake structure..<
 To add flavor enhance cakes brush simple syrup choice whether kirschwasser Grand-Marnier either directly via pastry brush pouring cautiously bottle opening partially covered thumb control flow.. Whip together heavy cream powdery sweetness vanilla till peaks form spreading evenly atop each layered section placing raspberries artistically throughout..
 
 Finish presentation lightly dust top surface powdered sugary delight adding flair garnishing mint leaves drizzle raspberry accompaniment finalize masterpiece ready serve savor enjoy!