Russian Napoleon Cake: Indulgent Puff Pastry Recipe to Wow Guests
This Russian Napoleon Cake is a delicious dessert made with layers of flaky puff pastry and rich cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package puff pastry sheets
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut them into rectangles.
- Bake the rectangles for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, flour, and eggs over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Add vanilla extract and let the cream cool.
- Layer the baked pastry with the cream in between the layers.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and spread on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use cold ingredients when making the cream.
- Let the cake sit overnight for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Russian Napoleon Cake, Puff Pastry Cake, Dessert