A classic Hungarian dessert with crispy flaky pastry layers and a thick, smooth, creamy vanilla filling. Finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, this traditional Hungarian Krémes is absolutely irresistible! 🤤❤️
🛒 Ingredients
For the pastry:
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
Powdered sugar, for dusting
For the vanilla cream filling:
1 liter (4¼ cups) whole milk
6 egg yolks
200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
100 g (¾ cup) cornstarch
2 tsp vanilla extract
20 g (about 2 tbsp) unflavored gelatin
100 ml (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) cold water
300 ml (1¼ cups) heavy whipping cream
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the puff pastry
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the two puff pastry sheets on baking trays lined with parchment paper. Prick them several times with a fork to prevent excessive puffing.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
Allow them to cool completely.
2️⃣ Prepare the gelatin
Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until softened.
3️⃣ Make the vanilla cream
Heat about 800 ml of the milk in a large saucepan until hot but not boiling.
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
Egg yolks
Sugar
Cornstarch
Remaining milk
Vanilla extract
Slowly pour some of the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
Pour everything back into the saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes very thick and smooth.
Remove from the heat and stir in the softened gelatin until completely dissolved.
Allow the cream to cool slightly.
4️⃣ Add the whipped cream
Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Once the vanilla mixture has cooled but is still slightly warm, gently fold in the whipped cream.
This creates the famous light and creamy texture of Hungarian Krémes! 😍
5️⃣ Assemble the cake
Place one baked puff pastry sheet into the bottom of a rectangular baking dish.
Pour the vanilla cream over the pastry and spread evenly.
Place the second puff pastry sheet on top.
💡 Tip: Cut the top pastry sheet into squares before placing it on the cream. This makes the cake much easier to slice later!
6️⃣ Chill
Refrigerate the Hungarian Cream Slice for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight.
Before serving, dust generously with powdered sugar.
Cut into beautiful squares and enjoy! 🤤🇭🇺
😋 Serving Suggestions
Hungarian Krémes is perfect with:
☕ Coffee 🍵 Tea 🍓 Fresh berries ❤️ Family gatherings and special occasions
The combination of crispy puff pastry and silky vanilla cream makes every bite absolutely unforgettable!
