Vegan Peach Napoleon

Here we go again. The shopping torture continues.

Yesterday my 16 year old niece Raquel took me out to the mall for 3 hours (yes, SHE took ME out), convinced me to buy stuff I would never even look at and even forced me to try on skinny jeans. Skinny jeans! Now that is torture.

But you know what, putting aside my animosity for shopping, I have to admit I had a really nice time, just because I was with her. She is like the younger sister I never had. Over the years I’ve watched this little peanut she was when I first moved here to the US,  grow into  the amazing, smart, funny young woman she is today.

I know I’ve talked about her before, and I’ll never get tired of doing it, because she amazes me every day. And especially now that she has become our very own “intern”, her talent is really flourishing. She’s been such a great help to us, especially in the creativity department.

This recipe we’re sharing here today is an example. When Galaxy Nutritional Foods offered us to try some of their products, Raquel was he one who came up with this concept that Vicky and I later developed. Pretty good for a 16 year old kid, don’t you think?

Not that I’m biased… ;)

Hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend!

Ruth

Prep time: 10 minutes (plus refrigeration time)
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients (makes 4 Napoleons):

  • 1- 8oz package plain vegan cream cheese alternative (We use Galaxy Nutritional Foods), at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 large peaches, diced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp lemon
  • 1/2 tsp water
  • 1 puff pasty sheet cut in 8 rectangular pieces or 4 puff pastry squares cut in half

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Bake puff pastry for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine vegan cream cheese, confectioner’s sugar, vanilla and cinnamon   3. Whip until light and creamy and chill in the refrigerator 4. In a large skillet, combine peaches, brown sugar, lemon juice and water. Cook at medium-high heat until the peaches start to soften. Reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

5. Fold cooled peaches into cream cheese mixture and refrigerate until ready to assemble.

6. Right before serving, layer peach cream in between 2 pieces of puff pastry. sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar.

7. ENJOY! From May I have that recipe


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16 Responses to Vegan Peach Napoleon

  1. trialsinfood July 26, 2012 at 3:31 pm #

    looks awesome! and your niece sounds great!

  2. cindele July 26, 2012 at 3:55 pm #

    Wow, Raquel is really something! What a lucky aunt, and what a lucky girl to have an internship at May I Have That Recipe? Keep the great ideas coming…my family loves everything I make that comes from your blog. About those Moroccan cookies…they are dangerously addictive!

    • mayihavethatrecipe July 26, 2012 at 5:53 pm #

      Yes, she really is something! We are all very blessed. We’ll keep the recipes coming for your family to enjoy… Just remember to hide the Moroccan cookies!!

  3. Jenny @ BAKE July 26, 2012 at 4:29 pm #

    What a lovely testimony of love and respect to you niece. Your recipe and photos are stunning!

    • mayihavethatrecipe July 26, 2012 at 5:46 pm #

      Thank you!! She is a very special young lady. I am very lucky to have her in my life. Very smart and creative. She even did the set up for the pictures!!

  4. highschoolfoodie July 26, 2012 at 5:30 pm #

    This sounds really great. Your photos are awesome as well. I have mad two peach recipes on my blog in two days…I can’t get enough. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I can’t wait to try it…just need more peaches!

    • mayihavethatrecipe July 26, 2012 at 5:50 pm #

      Summer produce is just awesome. Peaches are definitely one of my favorites.
      Your recipes look amazing too!!! Go buy more peaches!! :)

  5. Ann Mah July 27, 2012 at 4:54 am #

    Raquel sounds as delightful as this recipe. I love using stone fruits in summer desserts — and this one looks like it doesn’t heat up the kitchen too much!

    • mayihavethatrecipe July 27, 2012 at 6:40 am #

      Thank you! This recipe is really light and refreshing. Glad you like it!

  6. erinmotz July 29, 2012 at 6:04 pm #

    This is perfect timing – I have an overload of peaches that will ripen too quickly to eat one at a time. This looks wonderful! Thanks :)

    • mayihavethatrecipe July 29, 2012 at 6:35 pm #

      Thanks!! You can always cook a lot of peaches at a time and mix them with the cream cheese in small batches. The cooked peaches are also great over pancakes, waffles and even on shakes!! Enjoy!!! :)

  7. Raquel August 13, 2012 at 4:05 pm #

    Aww…thank you soo much Ruthy!! I love spending time with you too! The days goes by soo quickly when i am with you! I love you :) btw this napoleon is soooo good!!!

  8. chrissy September 13, 2012 at 2:03 am #

    Is the puff pastry vegan? I know that usually puff pastry is made with butter, which is not vegan!

    • mayihavethatrecipe September 13, 2012 at 6:51 am #

      Yes, the puff pastry we use does not contain butter and is vegan. Most of the time, the kosher section in the grocery store will carry one or two different brands. Hope this helps!

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