Classic Kremshnit – Israeli Dairy Napoleon
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 355°F.
- 2Lay the puff pastry sheets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, cut in half down the middle, and prick gently with a fork.
- 3Cover with another piece of parchment paper and place another baking tray or oven-safe pan on top to weigh it down.
- 4Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy, then let cool.
- 5Break or cut one of the baked sheets into small pieces for the topping and set aside.
- 6Whip the heavy cream, milk, vanilla pudding powder, and sugar until firm peaks form.
- 7Assemble the Kremshnit by placing one full sheet of baked puff pastry on a tray, spreading cream on top, and repeating until you have 3 layers of puff pastry with cream as the top layer.
- 8Cover the entire assembly with the crumbled puff pastry pieces.
- 9Sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and chill for at least 3 hours.
- 10Serve with sliced strawberries in sugar on top as garnish.
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen puff pastry sheet
- 3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 package instant vanilla pudding
- 1/2 cup sugar
- powdered sugar (optional)
- sliced strawberries in sugar (optional)
Equipment
baking trayparchment paperforkovenknife
Tips
- Let the kremshnit set in the fridge for at least 3–4 hours before serving to firm up.
- Slice gently with a serrated knife or a sharp knife dipped in hot water to prevent the top from cracking.