Recipe for a cream slice – all you need is puff pastry and vanilla pudding recept

Name: Recipe for a cream slice – all you need is puff pastry and vanilla pudding
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 sheets of puff pastry; 2 packs of vanilla pudding; 700 ml of milk; 250 g softened butter; 500 ml heavy cream (33 %); 2 whipping cream stabilizers; 500 g mascarpone; sugar to taste

Easy to prepare
12 portions
45 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

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This cream slice is a proven classic: crispy puff pastry, a rich vanilla pudding cream and a light mascarpone-whipped cream create a dessert you’ll fall in love with at the first bite.

For 12 portions

Ingredients

Pastry:

2 sheets of puff pastry

Pudding cream:

2 packs of vanilla pudding
700 ml of milk
250 g softened butter

Mascarpone-whipped cream:

500 ml heavy cream (33 %)
2 whipping cream stabilizers
500 g mascarpone
sugar to taste

Preparation procedure

Preparing the puff pastry: Prick the sheets with a fork so they don't puff up during baking. You can pre-cut one of the sheets into squares to make later portioning easier. Bake at 180 °C (fan 160 °C) until golden (approx. 15 min). Let cool.
Vanilla pudding cream: Cook the puddings according to the instructions in 700 ml of milk. Let them cool completely, then beat in room-temperature butter until a smooth cream forms.
Mascarpone-whipped cream: Whip the cream with the stabilizers until firm. Add the mascarpone and sweeten with sugar to taste. Whip only until the mixture is creamy and firm.
Assembling the cream slice: Spread the pudding cream evenly over the bottom baked sheet. Spread the mascarpone-whipped cream on top and smooth the surface. Cover with the second sheet of puff pastry.
Resting: Cover the cream slice and refrigerate for at least 12 hours (preferably overnight) so the flavors and texture can fully mature.
Portioning and serving: Cut into 12–16 pieces with a sharp knife and serve chilled.

Time required and number of servings

Active preparation: 30 min
Baking: 15 min
Chilling: min. 12 h
Total: approx. 12 h 45 min (including resting)
Number of servings: 12–16

Conclusion

The classic cream slice made from puff pastry and vanilla pudding, thanks to its simplicity and rich flavor, is a perfect dessert for any occasion. Thanks to the layered cut and long resting time, you’ll achieve an irresistible creamy texture that family and friends will appreciate.