🇭🇺 Hungarian Krémes (Custard Slice)


👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Bake pastry:
    Roll out puff pastry and bake two sheets separately at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes until golden. Let cool.

  1. Make custard:
    Heat milk in a pot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
  3. Slowly pour hot milk into the mixture while stirring, then return everything to the pot.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.

  1. Prepare meringue (optional):
    Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar and beat until stiff.
  2. Gently fold the meringue into the hot custard for a lighter texture.

  1. Assemble:
    Place one pastry sheet in a pan.
  2. Spread the warm custard evenly.
  3. Place the second pastry sheet on top.

  1. Chill:
    Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours until set.

  1. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

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