👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

   💡 Tip: Ensure even thickness for puff pastry
2. 2

   Unroll puff pastry sheets. Place one sheet on a prepared baking sheet and prick all over with a fork. Place the second sheet on another prepared baking sheet and prick it as well.

3. 3

   Bake puff pastry sheets for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. If they puff too much, gently press them down with a spatula while still warm. Let cool completely.

4. 4

   In a large saucepan, whisk together milk, 150g of the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth. Add vanilla extract.

   💡 Tip: Ensure no lumps of cornstarch remain
5. 5

   Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency. This will take about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the softened butter until fully incorporated.

6. 6

   Pour the vanilla cream into a clean bowl. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.

7. 7

   Once the cream is chilled and firm, take one baked puff pastry sheet and place it on your serving platter. Spread the chilled vanilla cream evenly over the pastry base.

   💡 Tip: Ensure cream is spread to the edges
8. 8

   Place the second puff pastry sheet on top of the cream. Gently press down. Dust generously with powdered sugar.

   💡 Tip: Use a sieve for even dusting
9. 9

   Cut the Kremšnita into desired portions using a sharp knife. Serve immediately.