Hungarian Custard Squares (Krémes)🇭🇺

Yes! 🇭🇺 Krémes (Hungarian Custard Squares) are one of the most iconic Hungarian desserts — layers of flaky puff pastry filled with a rich, silky vanilla custard cream. They’re light, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth good.

Here’s a classic-style Krémes recipe you can make at home:

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🍮 Hungarian Custard Squares (Krémes)

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 8–10):

Pastry Layers:

• 2 sheets puff pastry (about 14 oz / 400 g), thawed

Custard Filling:

• 4 cups (1 L) whole milk
• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• 6 large egg yolks
• 2 whole eggs
• ½ cup (60 g) cornstarch (or flour)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean)
• Pinch of salt

For Dusting:

• Powdered sugar

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