
Classic Homemade Romanian Cream Slice
Classic Romanian cream slice is one of the country's most beloved traditional desserts. Made entirely from scratch with homemade flaky pastry and a rich vanilla custard prepared from milk, egg yolks, and real vanilla bean, this pastry is known for its delicate texture and elegant flavor. After chilling, the pastry softens slightly while the cream sets into the perfect consistency, creating an authentic cream slice reminiscent of traditional Romanian pastry shops.
Servings
12
Prep
1 h
Cook
40 min
Total
8 h
🥘Ingredients
servings
For the homemade pastry
For the vanilla custard
For finishing
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
1 cake (12 servings)
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Up to 4 days, covered in the refrigerator.
Freezer
Freezing is not recommended.
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per serving (1/12 of the cake)
Calories
395 kcal
Protein
8 g
Fat
21 g
Carbohydrates
43 g
Fiber
1 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
Cream slice with whipped cream: add a layer of 300 ml whipped cream between the custard and the top pastry.
Orange cream slice: flavor the custard with orange zest.
Butter puff pastry version: use classic butter puff pastry for a quicker preparation.