Ohhh, a true Hungarian classic! 🇭🇺 Krémes (Hungarian Custard Squares) is one of the most beloved pastries you’ll find in Hungarian cafés and bakeries. Imagine layers of crisp, golden puff pastry filled with a thick, fluffy vanilla custard cream—light, yet indulgent.
Here’s a traditional recipe for Hungarian Krémes:
⭐ Hungarian Custard Squares (Krémes)
Ingredients:
For the pastry:
2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
For the custard cream:
4 cups (1 liter) whole milk
1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
8 large egg yolks
1 cup (200 g) sugar
½ cup (70 g) flour (or cornstarch for lighter texture)
