English Canada. It is sold either with custard, whipped cream, or both, between three layers of puff pastry; almond paste is the most common filling. A French Canadian method of making a sees it made with graham crackers instead of puff pastry, with pudding replacing the custard layer. German varieties In the German speaking part of Switzerland and also in Austria, it is called . In Israel it is known by a variation of that name, (). Greece In Greece, the pastry is called , a transcription of the word using the Greek alphabet. The filling between the layers is cream whereas Chantilly cream is used at the top of the pastry. Hong Kong In Hong Kong, the (, 'Napoleon') is layered with buttercream, meringue and walnuts. In Mainland China, a similar product also marketed as a Napoleon (, or more commonly, ) varies between regions and individual bakeries, but usually features a top and bottom layer of rough puff pastry, typically made with vegetable shortening rather than butter, and a sponge cake and artificial buttercream filling. Hungary In Hungary, it is called . One version, the (French Napoleon), is topped with whipped cream and caramel. Italy In Italy, the is known as the , and contains similar fillings. A savory Italian version consists of puff pastry filled with spinach, cheese or pesto, among other things. Another important distinction of the Italian variety is that it often consists of a layer of puff pastry with layers of sponge cake as well (e.g. from bottom to top, puff pastry, sponge cake strawberries and cream and then puff pastry). Iran In Iran, the pastry is called (, literally "Napoleonic sweet pastry"). It consists of thin puff pastry and often topped with powdered sugar. Lithuania In Lithuanian tradition, Napoleon or is quite similar to Russian Napoleon. The recipe varies slightly as Lithuanians add layers of fruit filling such as apricots. It is often associated with weddings or celebrations and often given as gifts. North Africa In Tunisia, Morocco, and Algeria, are consumed regularly and are known by their French name. Philippines In Philippines, they are called ( , ; in the singular), and are made of two to three layers, with pastry cream or white custard as filling, topped with sugar glaze. It is a popular specialty on Negros Island, especially in Silay City, and can be bought as by many who visit