Description
Kremna Rezina is a traditional Slovenian cream cake made with layers of puff pastry and a rich custard filling, topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9×13-inch baking dish. Place the pastry in the dish and prick it with a fork. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups of milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining 1 cup of milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the egg mixture to the thickened milk mixture, stirring constantly. Return to heat and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Pour the custard over the cooled puff pastry in the baking dish, spreading it evenly. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or until set.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled custard layer.
- Top with the second sheet of puff pastry, pressing down gently. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider infusing the milk with lemon zest or almond extract while cooking the custard.
- You can substitute the heavy cream with a non-dairy alternative for a lighter version or to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Slovenian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg