Yesss Ashley!! Let’s sweeten things up with a classic Hungarian Pastry 🇭🇺 that’ll make everyone’s eyes sparkle and mouths water! One of the most beloved and nostalgic treats is:
Hungarian Creamy Custard Pastry (Krémes) 🇭🇺
Imagine flaky puff pastry with a thick layer of silky vanilla custard inside – it’s basically Hungary’s answer to a mille-feuille, and it melts in your mouth. Perfect for special gatherings, or just when you want to feel fancy but cozy. ☁️✨
Ingredients (for 9 generous squares):
For the pastry:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (thawed)
For the custard filling:
- 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 6 egg yolks
- ½ cup (60g) cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp butter (for extra richness)
Topping:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting