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No-Bake Kremówka (Polish Cream Cake)

Crispy puff pastry sandwiching clouds of whipped cream and custard — the Polish papal favorite, ready in 20 minutes without the oven. Assemble straight from the shop and watch it vanish.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
6g
No-Bake Kremówka (Polish Cream Cake)
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Lay thawed puff pastry sheets on a cutting board. Trim to 3×4 inches if needed.

  2. Step 2

    Whip heavy cream, 3 tbsp sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, ~3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk pudding mix with milk until thick, ~2 minutes. Fold into whipped cream.

  4. Step 4

    Place one pastry sheet on a plate. Spread half the cream mixture on top evenly.

  5. Step 5

    Layer the second pastry sheet on top, then spread remaining cream on the surface.

  6. Step 6

    Dust generously with powdered sugar. Refrigerate 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Tools you’ll need

  • cutting board
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • medium bowl
  • plate or small serving platter
  • spatula or offset knife

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