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Velvety Vanilla Custard Cream Squares Recipe

Vanilla Custard Cream Squares
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Flaky pastry layered with smooth, rich vanilla custard for an elegant dessert.

Ingredients

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2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

4 large egg yolks

¼ tsp salt

¼ cup cornstarch

½ cup white sugar

½ cup heavy cream

2 cups whole milk

Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  • Prepare pastry: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place puff pastry sheets on baking trays, prick with a fork to prevent excessive puffing, and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.

  • Make custard: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth. Slowly add milk and heavy cream while whisking.

  • Cook until thick: Stir constantly until the custard thickens and gently bubbles. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract, and whisk until silky.

  • Assemble layers: Place one pastry sheet on the base of your serving dish, spread custard evenly, then top with the second pastry sheet.

 

  • Chill & finish: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the custard to set. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into squares.

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