Oh yes! 🇭🇺 Hungarian Custard Squares — known as Krémes — are one of the most beloved classic desserts in Hungary. Imagine layers of crisp puff pastry filled with a cloud of vanilla-scented custard cream, lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Fluffy, creamy, and irresistibly nostalgic!
🍰 Hungarian Krémes (Custard Squares) 🇭🇺
Flaky, creamy, and sweet — the queen of Hungarian pastry shops!
🧂 Ingredients:
🥐 For the layers:
- 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry
🍮 For the custard filling:
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract)
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (100g) cornstarch
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
🍬 For topping:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting