Ah, Cremeschnitte — a classic European dessert that’s like a puff pastry custard slice. 🥮 It’s creamy, crisp, and indulgent, perfect for coffee or a special treat. Let’s break it down.
What is Cremeschnitte?
- Also called Cream Slice or Kremšnita (in Croatia/Slovenia)
- Two layers of puff pastry
- Thick, vanilla custard cream in the middle
- Often topped with powdered sugar or a thin glaze
- Light and airy but rich in flavor
Typical Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets (2 layers)
- Milk
- Sugar
- Egg yolks
- Cornstarch (for thickening custard)
- Vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, sometimes folded into custard)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
How It’s Made (Simplified)
- Bake puff pastry layers until golden and crisp.
- Make custard cream: whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and hot milk until thickened. Add vanilla and chill.
- Assemble:
- Place one puff pastry layer on the tray
- Spread thick custard cream evenly
- Top with second puff pastry layer
- Chill for a few hours to set
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving
Serving Tips
- Slice with a serrated knife to avoid crushing the custard
- Serve chilled for best texture
- Optional: top with whipped cream or chocolate drizzle
💡 Fun Fact:
- Each region has its own variation — some fold whipped cream into custard, some use a firmer custard, and some glaze the top instead of powdered sugar.
If you want, I can give a step-by-step authentic Cremeschnitte recipe that yields a perfect flaky, creamy slice just like in European bakeries.
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