Description
Karpatka is a delightful Polish dessert that combines flaky pastry layers with a luscious cream filling, creating a heavenly treat for any occasion. This recipe is perfect for impressing your guests or enjoying with family during celebrations. The contrast of crispy and creamy textures makes every bite memorable and blissful. Once you try this scrumptious dessert, it’ll surely become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Melt butter with water in a saucepan until bubbly. Stir in flour to form a smooth mixture.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly; then add eggs one at a time, mixing vigorously until shiny and thick.
- Divide dough into two portions; spread onto parchment-lined baking sheets evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the cream filling, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Spread half the cream between the cooled pastry layers and top with the remaining cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg