The Best Vanilla Custard Slice - Kremšnita / Krempita / Cremeschnitte Recipe

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.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a baking dish.

Bake the pastry until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove the pastry from the oven and let it cool completely.

In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.

Gradually add milk while whisking, then cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted and smooth.

Let the custard cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the custard gently.

Spread half of the custard mixture over the cooled pastry.

Top with another layer of puff pastry, then spread the remaining custard on top.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.

Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Cut into squares and garnish with lemon zest if desired.

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