Samoborska Kremšnita

Ingredients

• 500g (4 cups) puff pastry 500g (4 cups) puff pastry
• 1 liter (4 cups) milk 1 liter (4 cups) milk
• 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
• 100g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour 100g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
• 4 large egg yolks 4 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar, for dusting Powdered sugar, for dusting

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 9g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 42g, 20g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2.
   Roll out the puff pastry into two equal rectangles and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. 3.
   Bake the puff pastry for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
4. 4.
   In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat.
5. 5.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and egg yolks until well combined.
6. 6.
   Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
7. 7.
   Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens and reaches a custard-like consistency.
8. 8.
   Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the custard cool completely.
9. 9.
   Once the puff pastry and custard are cooled, spread a layer of custard evenly over one sheet of puff pastry.
10. 10.
    Place the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the custard layer.
11. 11.
    Dust the top layer of puff pastry with powdered sugar.
12. 12.
    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
13. 13.
    Cut into squares or rectangles and serve chilled.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Puff pastry — Ensure that the puff pastry is properly thawed before rolling it out. If using store-bought puff pastry, follow the package instructions for thawing.
• Milk — Use whole milk for a richer and creamier custard.
• Vanilla extract — For an extra flavor boost, you can use vanilla bean instead of vanilla extract. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add the seeds and the pod to the milk while heating, then remove the pod before adding the milk to the egg mixture.

Tips & Tricks

• To achieve a crisp and flaky puff pastry, make sure to bake it at the right temperature and avoid overbaking.
• Allow the custard to cool completely before assembling the pastry to prevent it from becoming runny.
• For a decorative touch, you can pipe whipped cream on top of the custard layer before placing the second sheet of puff pastry.

Serving advice

Serve Samoborska Kremšnita chilled for the best taste and texture. It pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.

Presentation advice

When serving, dust the top layer of puff pastry with an extra sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant and inviting appearance.