Russian Napoleon Cake with Strawberries (Наполеон с Клубникой)

This is a very delicious recipe, perfect for valentines day or just a special occasion. 

Ingredients:
6 squares puff pastry dough (5in x 5in)
1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
6 strawberries

Serves 2


1. Spray baking sheet with oil. Spread dough on a sheet, brush lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle with some sugar. Bake at 350F oven for 15-20 minutes.
2. In the mean time, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until smooth and thick.


3. Slice the strawberries.

4. Cool dough completely.











5. Spread the whipped cream on first piece of dough, lay out strawberries, cover with another piece of dough, continue the same with whipped cream and strawberries. Use 3 pieces of dough on each cake.

Greek Spinach and Cheese Puff Pastry Triangles

This is a small appetizer version of Spanakopita, spinach pie, a Greek savory pastry.

1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (10 ounces) spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
3 tbsp ricotta cheese 
1/3 cup scallions, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 sheets puff pastry dough (5 inches x 5 inches)
Cooking spray

1. In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in spinach; cook over medium-low heat just until spinach is wilted.

Transfer to a large bowl; add the cheeses, 1 egg, scallions, salt and pepper.







2. Place one sheet of dough on a work surface.

3. Place filling on each sheet. Fold dough over filling, forming a triangle.

4. Press edges of dough with a fork to seal. Brush triangles with lightly beaten egg. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.






5. Place triangles on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.