Fresh Plum Napoleon

Name: Fresh Plum Napoleon
Yield: 8 to 10 Servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 cup whole milk, divided; 4 large egg yolks; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 6 ounces ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 12 ounces small plums (about 5), halved, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (about 2 cups); 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 17.3-ounce package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed; 1 pound small plums (about 6), halved, pitted, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; Powdered sugar

By Claudia FlemingPhotography by Pornchai Mittongtare

May 31, 2004

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