Krempita (Custard Slice)
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KrempitaCustard Slice

A krempita-style pastry filled with vanilla custard and topped with crisp pastry. Chill promptly once assembled and keep refrigerated.

Prep

30m

Cook

25m

Serves

8

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
596kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

31g

Fat

69g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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8

Layers

  • 500g
    Puff Pastry

Custard

  • 1l
    Whole Milk
  • 6pcs
    Egg Yolk
  • 180g
    White Sugar
  • 60g
    Corn Starch
  • 5ml
    Vanilla Extract

Topping

  • 30g
    Powdered Sugar

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Method

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10 steps
  1. 01

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

  2. 02

    Bake the puff pastry until fully risen and deep golden, then cool it completely.

  3. 03

    Heat the whole milk in a saucepan until very hot but not boiling.

  4. 04

    In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, white sugar, and corn starch until smooth.

  5. 05

    Slowly pour the hot whole milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.

  6. 06

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until it becomes thick and smooth.

  7. 07

    Stir in the vanilla extract, then let the custard cool until warm but still spreadable.

  8. 08

    Arrange one pastry layer in a tray, spread over the custard, and place the second pastry layer on top.

  9. 09

    Chill the slice until fully set and cold.

  10. 10

    Dust the top with powdered sugar before cutting into pieces. Refrigerate until serving.

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