Name: Lemon Mousse Napoleons
Cook time: 1 hr
Total time: 2.5 hrs
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shelled natural pistachios; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3 (17- by 12-inch) phyllo sheets; 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 1 cup chilled heavy cream; 1 cup lemon curd; Garnish: confectioners sugar for dusting; parchment paper

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Lemon Mousse NapoleonsRita Maas

This recipe makes more phyllo crisps (the building-block wafers of the napoleons) than you'll need—they can replace any that break along the way and are delicious on their own.

Cooks' notes:

·Crisps keep in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week.
·Mousse can be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

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