Once again, Tik Tok has introduced us to a fabulous new treat. When I saw a video for this crinkled phyllo dough cake, I saved it right away because it looked not only tasty but also simple to make. To be more specific, it’s a custard pastry rather than a cake, with folded phyllo dough serving as the dish’s foundation. It’s popular in Eastern Europe and is getting global traction thanks to Tik Tok. Once you try it, you’ll understand why.

While this dessert appears to be complicated, it is actually quite simple to prepare. Begin by folding (or crinkling) the phyllo dough two sheets at a time. Don’t worry about making all the folds even, we’re going for a mess accordion style fold here. Place the folded dough at one end of a lightly greased baking dish, then crumple it until the dish is full.

You’ll bake the folded dough for 10 minutes, then drizzle melted butter over the top and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Whisk up the basic custard filling and pour it over the butter dough. Bake for a further 30 minutes. A simple syrup is poured over the top of the baked cake and it’s ready to go!

This Crinkle Cake is equally suited for dessert as it is for brunch. Sprinkle pistachios or chocolate chips on top, or serve it with fresh fruit in the summer months. Whatever way you serve it, this simple dessert is sure to be a hit. Give the recipe a try today and we’re sure you’ll agree!