🇭🇺 Krémes (Hungarian 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. Prepare custard:
    Heat milk in a pot.
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla.
  3. Slowly add hot milk while stirring, then return to the pot.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and smooth.

  1. Make meringue (optional):
    Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar and beat until stiff.
  2. Fold gently into the warm custard for a lighter texture.

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

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

  1. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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