How (not) to make KREMŠNITA | Croatian custard cream pie

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry dough

Phyllo dough is lighter and can be lower in calories.

Separate egg whites from egg yolks.

Cream egg yolks with vanilla sugar and sugar until fluffy.

Add 1.2 liters of milk and 1 liter of water to a pot and heat.

Gradually add flour to the mixture and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Prepare ready-made pastry by rolling it out and cutting off edges.

Transfer pastry to a baking tray and pinch with a fork to prevent puffing.

Bake pastry at 200 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare the top layer of pastry similarly, cutting edges and marking for easier slicing.

Bake the top layer of pastry until golden brown.

Whisk 10 egg whites with icing sugar until stiff peaks form.

Fold the meringue into the cream filling while still warm.

Spread the filling evenly on the baked pastry base and cover with the top layer.

Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens