Subj : Today in History - 1815
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri Jun 17 2022 17:11:00

NAPOLEONIC ERA COMES TO A BLOODY END AT WATERLOO: A once immensely
powerful ruler and seemingly unstoppable military leader, France's
Napoleon Bonaparte fights his final battle at Waterloo, in the
Netherlands. The coalition of forces arrayed against Napoleon,
including the British and Prussian armies, prove insurmountable.

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     Title: Josephine's Peche Napoleon
Categories: Desserts, Pastry, Booze, Fruits, Dairy
     Yield: 9 servings

   1/4 c  Amaretto
     5    Mint leaves; chiffonade
     7 tb Sugar
     5 tb Flour
   1/2 ts Kosher salt
 1 1/2 c  Half & half
     1 lg Egg; beaten
     2 tb Almond extract or amaretto
     2 tb Butter
   1/4 c  Brown sugar
   1/2 c  Heavy cream
     5 tb Toffee brickle pieces
   1/2 c  Powdered sugar
          Add'l whipped cream & mint
          - (opt)

 Cut each sheet of puff pastry into 3 strips (along the
 folds) and bake according to your pkg.

 Slice peaches into thin slices. Marinade with amaretto
 and mint (if desired).

 MAKE CREAM FILLING: "Softly" boil sugar, flour salt and
 milk. Pour into beaten egg in a small stream, whisking
 constantly. Cool, add almond extract or amaretto. cover
 with cling film and chill.

 TO MAKE TOFFEE GLAZE: melt brown sugar and butter until
 melted and combined, add toffee pieces, stirring another
 3 min. Add cream, stir to combine all ingredients. Add
 enough powedered sugar to thicken glaze. You don't want
 it "runny".

 TO ASSEMBLE NAPOLEONS: Cut each strip into 3 pieces. Cut
 each individual seving in half (sandwich style). Place a
 generous dollop of cream filling on bottom piece. Layer
 sliced peaches and top with puff pastry "lid". Pour
 glaze on top. Can serve with a side of whipped cream,
 additional mint ribbons.

 by: Lori Goldsby

 RECIPE FROM: https://food52.com

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