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Kremówka — traditional dish from Wadowice, Poland
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥550kcal
💪8gProtein
🌾58gCarbs
🥑34gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Kremówka

How to order / say it
Say it Kremówka — [kreh-MOOV-kah]
Order I'd like the kremówka, please.
Locally Poproszę kremówkę.
Say locally

Puff pastry cake filled with layers of sweet cream and custard.

Why try it?

Kremówka gained fame after Pope John Paul II reminisced about enjoying it in his youth in Krakow. It’s a sweet treat that mirrors the Polish love for indulgent, creamy desserts.

How it tastes

Kremówka is light and flaky, with a rich, creamy interior that melts in the mouth. The contrasting textures of the crisp pastry and velvety filling create a delightful and satisfying dessert experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

This dessert became particularly popular in the early 20th century. However, its fame skyrocketed in 1999, when Pope John Paul II mentioned it during a visit to his hometown of Wadowice, enhancing its status as a cultural icon.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 250 g puff pastry
  • 🥛 300 ml milk
  • 🥚 3 egg yolks
  • 🍯 100 g sugar
  • 🧂 1 tsp vanilla
  • 🌾 30 g cornstarch

Method

  1. 1 Roll out pastry and bake until golden.
  2. 2 Heat milk and add sugar and vanilla.
  3. 3 Thicken with egg yolks and cornstarch.
  4. 4 Cool the cream and assemble between pastry layers.

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