# If You Adore Sweet and Crispy Layers, This TikTok Crinkle Cake is Just Right for You!
I’m always seeking new recipes to explore to keep my culinary journey exciting, and I was instantly intrigued by this phyllo crinkle cake. It’s undoubtedly going to make our list of Easter treats!
If you’ve not encountered it yet, TikTok crinkle features crunchy, crispy layers of folded phyllo enveloping pillowy soft custard bread pudding. It’s sweet, infused with vanilla, and absolutely delightful!
## What is TikTok Crinkle Cake?
Crinkle is a flaky, crispy, custard-filled pastry crafted from phyllo dough, melted butter, and custard. It is baked in three stages: initially to crisp the layers, then to incorporate butter, and ultimately to set with custard.
As per TikToker [@ramena](https://www.tiktok.com/@ramenasaidwow/video/7047578587146276143), this crinkle recipe is foundational to her baking business. It originates from a Middle Eastern dessert known as muakacha. The term muakacha translates to “wrinkled” in Arabic, which is fitting given the crinkly appearance of this phyllo pastry dessert. Traditional muakacha includes pistachios and rose water, but the TikTok rendition is vanilla-flavored. Crinkle is highly customizable, allowing you to add your personal twist. The best aspect of this crinkle recipe is its simplicity in preparation.
## Crinkle Cake Ingredients
– **Phyllo Dough**: This type of pastry dough can be located in the freezer aisle of any supermarket, near the frozen pie crusts and puff pastry. Phyllo dough is often used in making dishes like spanakopita and baklava. It’s incredibly user-friendly; simply defrost it in the fridge overnight, then take it out and unroll it.
– **Butter**: Contributes richness and depth to the crinkle.
– **Sugar**: Utilized in two capacities: to create a custard and to produce a thick simple syrup.
– **Milk, Eggs, Vanilla**: These components mix with sugar to form a custard liquid that fills the pockets of phyllo and bakes up creamy and sweet.
## How to Make TikTok Crinkle Cake
This recipe employs a multi-bake method, which produces all the diverse textures: crispy, crunchy, and soft custard-like. It resembles a fluffy croissant-style bread pudding topped with a caramelized finish. Here’s the preparation method:
1. **Crinkle**: Take 2 sheets of phyllo dough by the corners and fold them in an accordion-like crinkle, scrunching to about 1 inch thickness.
2. **Arrange**: Set the crinkle in a parchment-lined 13×9 baking pan with the folds facing up and continue until the pan is filled.
3. **Bake**: Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F.
4. **Butter**: After baking for 10 minutes, drizzle 1 cup of melted butter over the folds and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
5. **Custard**: While the crinkle bakes, whisk together 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla until well mixed.
6. **Bake**: Remove the crinkle from the oven and evenly pour the custard over it, then bake once more until golden and crispy, for another 30-40 minutes.
7. **Syrup**: While the crinkle is completing its final bake, prepare a simple syrup by combining 1/2 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until it thickens into a simple syrup to prevent it from overly soaking into the cake.
8. **Enjoy**: Once the crinkle is finished, drizzle the syrup on top, and allow it to cool before slicing and savoring!
## What is Phyllo Dough?
Phyllo dough (or fillo dough) is comprised of paper-thin, translucent sheets of unleavened pastry used for crafting