Absolutely! Here’s a traditional and beloved Hungarian dessert:
🇭🇺 Hungarian Custard Slice – Krémes (Kremeš)
Krémes is a heavenly Hungarian dessert made with layers of flaky puff pastry and a thick, silky vanilla custard. Light, creamy, and not overly sweet — it’s a classic that melts in your mouth.
🍰 Ingredients
For the pastry:
- 2 sheets puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
For the custard filling:
- 4 cups (1 liter) whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean or 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 egg yolks
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream (optional, for extra fluffiness)