Cremeschnitte
Delight your taste buds with Cremeschnitte, a classic European dessert that brings layers of buttery puff pastry together with a luscious vanilla custard filling. This irresistible treat combines flaky, golden pastry and velvety cream infused with real vanilla bean for an elegant yet comforting flavor profile. Perfectly dusted with powdered sugar, Cremeschnitte is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for gatherings or as a luxurious indulgence, this recipe is simple to follow yet delivers a show-stopping result. Whether served chilled for neat slices or enjoyed fresh for a softer bite, Cremeschnitte is the ultimate dessert for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 500 ml whole milk
- 1 pod vanilla bean
- 4 large egg yolks
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 50 g cornstarch
- 50 g unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Place the puff pastry sheets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Prick them all over with a fork to prevent them from puffing too much during baking.
Bake the puff pastry sheets for 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
In a saucepan, pour the milk. Slice the vanilla bean in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the milk.
Heat the milk until it just begins to simmer, then remove from heat and let the vanilla infuse for 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy. Add the cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
Remove the vanilla pod from the milk, then gradually pour the warm vanilla milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil. Once thickened, remove from heat.
Stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and the custard is smooth.
Allow the custard to cool slightly, then cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool to room temperature.
Place one sheet of puff pastry onto a serving platter. Spread the custard evenly over the pastry, then top with the second sheet of puff pastry.
Dust the top layer with powdered sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut into squares or rectangles, as desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. For cleaner cuts, refrigerate for an hour before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.5 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.1 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 911 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 682 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.2 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.5 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 754 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 990 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
