Name: Fruit bars „Karpaty“ – lighter than krémeš and taste even better
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 200 ml water; a pinch of salt; 125 g butter; 200 ml plain flour; 5 eggs; 1 liter milk; 3 packets vanilla pudding (3 × 40 g); 200 g granulated sugar; 250 g softened butter; 500 ml whipping cream (min. 30 %); 200 g strawberries; 200 g raspberries; 200 g blueberries; 3–4 tablespoons sugar (depending on the fruit's sweetness); 1–2 tablespoons corn starch; powdered sugar for dusting

Preparation procedure

Preparing the choux pastry Put the water, salt and butter into a pot and bring to a boil. Once the butter has melted, add the flour and, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, form a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the pot. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Then incorporate the eggs into the dough one at a time. Divide the finished dough into two equal parts.
Baking the layers Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Spread each portion of dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper into a rectangle. Bake each sheet for about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Let cool completely.
Vanilla cream Cook a thick pudding from the milk, sugar and pudding powders. Whisk the butter into the still-warm pudding to create a smooth cream. Spread the cream evenly over the bottom baked sheet of dough.
Fruit layer Cut the fruit into smaller pieces, sprinkle with sugar and briefly simmer so it releases its juices. Mix the starch in a small amount of cold water, add it to the fruit and briefly simmer until thickened. Let cool completely and then spread over the vanilla cream.
Finishing Whip the cream until stiff and spread it evenly over the fruit layer. Top with the second sheet of dough, press down lightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and cut into slices.

Number of servings

approx. 15 servings

Total preparation time

approx. 90 minutes + chilling

Conclusion

The Karpaty fruit slices are an ideal dessert for anyone who likes krémeš, but prefers lighter and fresher pastries. They hold their shape nicely, are not heavy and the combination of custard, whipped cream and fruit works absolutely perfectly. Once you make them, they’ll become a regular at your home.

Fruit bars „Karpaty“ – lighter than krémeš and taste even better recept

For 15 portions

Ingredients

Choux pastry:

Vanilla cream:

Whipped cream layer:

Fruit layer:

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Preparation procedure

Number of servings

Total preparation time

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