Russian Napoleon Cake: An Indulgent Puff Pastry Delight for All
Delve into the rich and indulgent layers of the classic Russian Napoleon Cake, featuring the delicate crispiness of puff pastry and a creamy custard filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 sheets puff pastry
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry sheets and bake until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and gradually whisk in sugar, flour, and eggs.
- Stir continuously until thickened and add vanilla and butter.
- Layer baked pastry with custard, repeating until all ingredients are used.
- Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of rum or brandy to the custard.
- Make sure to let the cake sit for at least 8 hours for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Russian Napoleon Cake, Puff Pastry Cake, dessert, Russian recipes