🍰 Hungarian Cremeschnitte (Krémes) Recipe 🇭🇺

🍰 Hungarian Cremeschnitte (Krémes) Recipe 🇭🇺

Cremeschnitte, or Krémes, is a classic Hungarian pastry with layers of flaky puff pastry and a silky vanilla custard filling. It’s light, creamy, and absolutely irresistible! 😍 Perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a decadent treat.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Pastry Layers:

🥐 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

For the Custard Filling:

🥚 5 large egg yolks
🥛 3 cups (750ml) whole milk
🍚 ½ cup (100g) sugar
🌾 ½ cup (65g) cornstarch
🧈 2 tbsp unsalted butter
🍋 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍋 ½ tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra flavor)
🧁 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, whipped

For Dusting:

🍚 Powdered sugar

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Bake the Puff Pastry Layers

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Roll out puff pastry sheets slightly to fit a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • Place on lined baking sheets, prick with a fork, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool, then trim one sheet to fit the pan perfectly. Leave the second sheet whole for the top.
PREPARATION