Fake Kremes: A quick dessert ready in under 30 minutes

Name: Fake Kremes: A quick dessert ready in under 30 minutes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package puff pastry (fresh or frozen); 500 ml milk; 1 vanilla bean (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract); 4 egg yolks; 100 g granulated sugar; 40 g cornstarch; 250 ml whipping cream; powdered sugar

Moderate preparation
6 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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Fake kremes is a simple and tasty dessert that wonderfully imitates the classic version of this popular pastry. Thanks to the use of puff pastry and vanilla cream the preparation is quick and easy. This recipe is ideal for anyone who wants to prepare a delicious dessert without complicated baking.

For 6 portions

Ingredients

Pastry:

1 package puff pastry (fresh or frozen)

Cream filling:

500 ml milk
1 vanilla bean (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
4 egg yolks
100 g granulated sugar
40 g cornstarch
250 ml whipping cream

For dusting:

powdered sugar

Preparation procedure

Preparing the pastry: Preheat the oven to 200 °C. If using frozen puff pastry, thaw it first. Roll the pastry on a floured surface to a thickness of about 5 mm. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, prick with a fork and bake for 15 minutes, until golden and crisp. Let cool.
Preparing the vanilla cream: In a saucepan heat 400 ml of milk and add the vanilla bean (or vanilla extract). In the remaining 100 ml of milk whisk together the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch into a smooth mixture. Gradually stir this mixture into the hot milk and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cream thickens. Remove the vanilla bean and let the cream cool. Meanwhile whip the cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the cooled cream.
Finishing: Spread the cream filling evenly over the cooled puff pastry. Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry and press lightly. Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and cut into portions.

Total preparation time:

30 minutes + chilling

Number of servings:

6 to 8 pieces

Conclusion

This fake kremes is a quick and easy alternative to the traditional dessert. Thanks to the use of puff pastry and a simple vanilla cream, anyone can make it. It is perfect for family celebrations, guests or just with coffee. Try this irresistible dessert that the whole family will love!