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Russian Napoleon Cake

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A delightful Russian pastry with layers of flaky puff pastry and rich custard that’s perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 packages of puff pastry sheets
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter (unsalted, at room temperature)
  • 4 large eggs
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut them into equal-sized rectangles. Bake these in the oven until they’re golden and puffy—this should take about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Heat the milk and sugar over medium heat until it begins to simmer. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and eggs until smooth. To temper the eggs, carefully add a splash of the hot milk mixture to the bowl and stir. Then, return this mix back into the saucepan. Cook, stirring continuously, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and butter. Stir until the butter melts completely.
  4. Assemble the cake by placing one layer of pastry on your serving platter. Spoon a generous amount of custard over the top, spreading it evenly. Repeat this process until all the sheets are used, finishing with a layer of custard.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  6. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For a twist, consider adding chopped nuts or fresh fruits between the layers.

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