🍰 Krémes – The Famous Hungarian Custard Slice 🇭🇺✨

Krémes (also known as Hungarian Custard Slice) is one of the most beloved Hungarian desserts. This elegant pastry features flaky, buttery puff pastry layers filled with light, silky vanilla custard and dusted with powdered sugar. It’s the ultimate balance of crispy and creamy textures, making it a true delight! 😍

🛒 Ingredients

For the Pastry:

✔ 500g (1 lb) puff pastry (store-bought or homemade) 🥐

For the Custard Filling:

✔ 500ml (2 cups) whole milk 🥛
✔ 4 egg yolks 🥚
✔ 150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar 🍚
✔ 50g (⅓ cup) cornstarch 🌽
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
✔ 300ml (1 ¼ cups) whipped cream (optional, for extra lightness) 🍦

For Topping:

✔ Powdered sugar for dusting 🍚

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Bake the Puff Pastry

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Roll out the puff pastry into two equal sheets (about 9×13 inches).
Prick the dough with a fork and bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Let them cool completely. Set one sheet aside for the top layer.