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