Oh yes 😍—the Hungarian Chocolate Cream Slice (Csokoládés Krémes) is an indulgent dessert featuring layers of crisp pastry and rich chocolate custard cream. It’s like a European version of a chocolate napoleon. Here’s a full authentic recipe:
🍫 Hungarian Chocolate Cream Slice
Ingredients (for 8–10 slices)
For the pastry:
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2 sheets puff pastry (about 8×8 inches each) or homemade shortcrust pastry
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1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sprinkling on top)
For the chocolate cream:
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2 cups (480 ml) milk
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½ cup (100 g) sugar
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3 tbsp cocoa powder
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3 tbsp cornstarch
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4 large egg yolks
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional topping:
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Powdered sugar
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Whipped cream
Instructions
1. Bake the pastry
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll out pastry sheets to fit a baking dish (~8×8 in).
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Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, prick with a fork.
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Bake 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
2. Make the chocolate cream
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In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa, and cornstarch.
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Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth.
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Place over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
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In a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Temper by adding a few spoonfuls of hot chocolate mixture, then slowly whisk yolks back into the saucepan.
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Cook 1–2 more minutes until thickened.
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Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Let cool slightly.
3. Assemble the slice
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Place one baked pastry sheet as the base.
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Spread chocolate cream evenly over it.
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Top with the second pastry sheet.
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Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours to set.
4. Serve
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Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream before serving.
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Cut into rectangles or squares.
🌟 Tips for Perfect Cream Slices
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Smooth cream: strain custard through a sieve before spreading.
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Extra rich: use half cream and half milk for custard.
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Make-ahead: keeps well in fridge for 2–3 days.
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Crunchy top: sprinkle sugar before baking the pastry sheet.
If you want, I can also give a quick “no-bake Hungarian chocolate slice” version using graham crackers or store-bought pastry—much faster but still decadent