Strawberry Napoleons

• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 pound fresh strawberries (1 1/2 pints)
• 1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream
• 12 Almond Lace Cookies
• Confectioners sugar for dusting

1. Simmer strawberries in syrup with sugar, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
2. Cool to room temperature, then pur\e in a blender.
3. Trim and quarter enough strawberries to measure 3 cups.
4. Beat cream in a chilled bowl until it just holds stiff peaks.
5. Put 1 cookie on a plate and spread 1/2 cup whipped cream over it.
6. Top with cup quartered strawberries and drizzle about 3 tablespoons sauce over them.
7. Lean a second cookie at an angle over berries and lightly dust with confectioners sugar.
8. Make 5 more napoleons in same manner.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/strawberry-napoleons-103410 (may not work)