Classic Homemade Romanian Cream Slice

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.

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Servings

12

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Prep

1 h

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Cook

40 min

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Total

8 h

🥘Ingredients

12

servings

For the homemade pastry

For the vanilla custard

For finishing

✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian💪High-protein
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Yield

1 cake (12 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 4 days, covered in the refrigerator.

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Freezer

Freezing is not recommended.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (1/12 of the cake)

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Calories

395 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

21 g

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Carbohydrates

43 g

🌾

Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Espresso coffee
🥂Black tea
🥂Cold milk
🥂Dry sparkling wine

💡Variations

1

Cream slice with whipped cream: add a layer of 300 ml whipped cream between the custard and the top pastry.

2

Orange cream slice: flavor the custard with orange zest.

3

Butter puff pastry version: use classic butter puff pastry for a quicker preparation.

Classic Homemade Romanian Cream Slice | Traditional Recipes