Hungarian Cream Cheese Slice (Túrós Krémes)

Instructions

Step 1 – Bake the Bottom Pastry

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Place one sheet of puff pastry in the pan and prick with a fork.
4. Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 2 – Prepare the Filling

1. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until pale.
2. Add the túró, sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and cornstarch.
3. Mix until smooth.

Step 3 – Whip the Egg Whites

1. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
2. Fold them gently into the cheese mixture.

Step 4 – Assemble

1. Spread the filling evenly over the baked pastry.
2. Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry.

Step 5 – Bake

1. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling is set.
2. Cool completely before slicing.

Step 6 – Finish

Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Tips

• Chill for 2–3 hours before cutting for clean slices.
• Hungarian túró gives the most authentic flavor, but well-drained ricotta is a good substitute.
• Serve cold with fresh berries or a cup of coffee.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~330
• Protein: 10 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Carbohydrates: 32 g
• Sugar: 16 g