Absolutely! Krémes is one of Hungary’s most iconic desserts — light, creamy, and absolutely dreamy. Think of it as a Hungarian take on mille-feuille, with puff pastry layers and a rich, fluffy vanilla custard filling. 🇭🇺
🍰 Hungarian Krémes (Custard Slice)
This dessert is a showstopper: crisp puff pastry, silky vanilla custard, and a dusting of powdered sugar. It’s often enjoyed in cafés all over Hungary.
📝 Ingredients (for a 9×13 in / 23×33 cm pan)
For the Pastry Layers:
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
For the Custard Filling:
- 4 cups (1 L) whole milk
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- ½ cup (60 g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean scraped)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 large egg whites
- Pinch of salt
For Topping:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting