Here’s the viral, buttery, custardy Crinkle Cake (also called Grecian Crinkle Cake)—crispy on top, soft in the middle, and soaked in vanilla custard 🍰✨
Crinkle Cake
Serves 6–8
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 package phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
For the custard:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Optional toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Honey drizzle
- Crushed pistachios or almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven
350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish. - Crinkle the phyllo
Take one sheet of phyllo, scrunch it loosely like an accordion, and place it into the dish. Repeat, lining them up until the dish is full. - Bake dry
Bake the phyllo uncovered for 10–12 minutes to dry it out slightly. - Add butter
Remove from oven and evenly pour melted butter over the phyllo. Bake again for 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp. - Make the custard
Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. - Pour custard
Slowly pour custard over the hot phyllo so it soaks in evenly. - Final bake
Return to oven and bake 30–35 minutes until set and lightly golden. - Cool & serve
Let cool 15–20 minutes before slicing.
💡 Tips for Perfect Crinkle Cake
- Use room-temperature custard for even soaking
- Don’t pack phyllo too tightly—air gaps make it crisp
- Best served warm or at room temperature
🌟 Variations
- Cinnamon sugar: Add 1 tsp cinnamon to custard
- Lemon: Add lemon zest to custard
- Nutella drizzle: After baking
- Savory version: Skip sugar, add cheese & herbs
If you want, I can also give you a chocolate crinkle cake, savory feta version, or a small-batch recipe.
