Ljubljana Cream Cake (Ljubljanska Kremšnita)

Ljubljanska Kremšnita, also known as Ljubljana Cream Cake, is a delicious traditional dessert from Slovenian cuisine. This creamy and flaky pastry is a beloved treat in Slovenia and is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet indulgence.

Ljubljana Cream Cake (Ljubljanska Kremšnita)

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry
  • 4 cups of milk
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 cup of cornstarch
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a custard-like consistency.
  5. Remove from heat and let the custard cool to room temperature.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Place the puff pastry sheet on the prepared baking sheet and prick it all over with a fork.
  8. Bake the puff pastry for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
  9. Let the pastry cool completely, then slice it in half horizontally to create two layers.
  10. Spread the cooled custard over the bottom pastry layer and place the second layer on top.
  11. Dust the top with powdered sugar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
18g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Saucepan Whisk Bowl Baking sheet Parchment paper

Tools

Oven Knife Cutting board Refrigerator

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ljubljanska Kremšnita chilled with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

For a decorative touch, use a stencil to dust powdered sugar in a pattern on top of the cake before serving.

Cost

$10