Strawberry napoleons with creme fraiche and almond tuiles Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 5 ounces sliced almonds, toasted (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2/3 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 egg whites
• 1/3 cup flour, sifted
• 1 pint (about 1 1/2 cups) fresh raspberries
• 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced 1/4 -inch thick
• 1/4 teaspoon plus 1 generous pinch lemon zest
• 6 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 1 cup halved strawberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup homemade creme fraiche, chilled (see related recipe)
• 1 recipe fresh raspberry sauce
• 18 toasted almond tuiles
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted