Karpatka Recipe
Karpatka is a traditional Polish cream pie made with layers of choux pastry and a rich custard cream filling. This decadent dessert is a showstopper at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-27 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 cakes (about 12 servings each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the dough
- 75 ml whole milk
- 75 ml water
- 75 g unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 100 g all-purpose flour, sifted
- 170 g (about 3 large) eggs, at room temperature
For the cream
- 600 ml whole milk
- 160 g granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 50 g cornstarch, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 egg yolks (large eggs), at room temperature
- 200 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 15 g granulated sugar (for beating with the butter)
- Powdered sugar for decoration
Instructions
- For the dough – Preheat the oven. Prepare pans. Make the dough by heating ingredients in a saucepan, mixing in flour, cooling, then adding eggs gradually. Split dough into pans and bake.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Handle the choux pastry dough gently to preserve its airy texture.
- Decorate with a dusting of powdered sugar for a finished look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Karpatka, Polish dessert, cream pie, choux pastry, custard filling
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