Ah yes! Hungarian Krémes 🇭🇺—a legendary dessert loved for its flaky puff pastry and silky, creamy custard filling. It’s elegant, indulgent, and surprisingly achievable at home. Here’s a classic recipe:
Hungarian Krémes (Cream Slice) Recipe
Servings: 8–10
Prep + Cook Time: ~1 hour
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 2 sheets puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp flour (for rolling, if needed)
For the Custard Filling:
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
