Sohla’s Phyllo Napoleon with Strawberry & Rose | Food52 + Miele

PREP TIME: 3 hours
COOK TIME: 30 minutes
MAKES: 6

INGREDIENTS

For the vanilla custard:
1 1/4 cups (300 grams) whole milk
3/4 cup (180 grams) heavy cream
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (128 grams) granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 vanilla bean
2 large eggs
1/4 cup (35 grams) cornstarch

For the phyllo layers:
3/4 cup (100 grams) finely ground pistachios
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 pound phyllo, thawed
3/4 cup (170 grams) melted unsalted butter

For the assembly:
3 pints (672 grams) strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
Granulated sugar, to taste
Rose water, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
Confectioners' sugar, for serving

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[VanillaNukaCola]

"enough for six people, or two a day for three days for yourself", Sohla speaks to me on a spiritual level

[Chanzlyn]

I adore how Sohla shares stories of when she's had flops in her own baking like her story on the banana cream pie. It really adds a layer of comfort in these recipes in that if we screw up, it's okay. It happens, it happens to talented chef's like Sohla! Just gotta learn from it.

[ijeremyoliver]

"If you need pudding TODAY, I understand; I've been there."

I feel so seen.

[bethhelminiak]

Sohla is such a fun, relatable talent. So knowledgeable and sweet. I bet she's a blast to hang out with.

[BooBear]

Man Sohla is so cool, smart, and WICKED talented. absolute legend.

[LindsayOLeary]

"I do NOT like unexpected textures." EXACTLY.

[MR-squt]

A ton of technique learnings in a quarter of an hour. This is why i always click when i see Solhla. Such a gem!

[aleclynch]

"So, it's not perfect guys, and that's fun." -Sohla filling the modern Bob Ross niche

[kopalseth]

So happy to see Sohla on here, shes genuinely such a great and relatable cook. She makes it so accessible for everyone with her dash of fun and unique personality :)

[bludolphin]

Sohla: Vanilla is my favorite fruit/vegetable

😁😁😁 she’s the best

[Mrityormokshiya]

I did this with ripe mangoes, and instead pastry cream I made it with mascarpone + whipped cream and it turned out excellent! gave me mango baklava vibes but with the added cream it had a tiramisú like feel. Absolutely loved this!

[yawnkun]

Sohla is *thriving* everywhere on YouTube right now - and she deserves it. This encourages me to try working with pastry again... last time it didn't go well lol she makes it look easy!

[yahshimabetsellassie]

I adore this recipe, and I’m considering using orange blossom water instead of rose. I love the concept and execution. Watching Sohla is such a joy!

[nightowl]

That looks so decadent and delicious! I love the idea of letting guests build their own.

[alaaa.s.]

I absolutely love the amount of information you present in these videos, so helpful! Keep it up Sohla!

[bettyclark]

She is a breath of fresh air.. so simple and down to earth. Such honesty and very casual. That's what it's all about!! Loving yourself and what you do!! :)☺😉❤ love it!!!

[gammacapricorni]

sohla and rick back-to-back UGH we're so blessed

[noba]

YES SOHLA thank you for talking about how expensive some ingredients are lol. the vanilla and her talking about using her hands to butter the pan so it doesn't get wasted on brushes/paper towels were very validating

[mousegouse]

For years I have tried to put into words one of my greatest phobias and Sohla nailed it with "UNEXPECTED TEXTURE" I hate it as well you !!!! 🤩

[momstheword]

"Vanilla just keeps giving"....hahaha love it! Great video! Thanks