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Vanilla Custard Cream Squares

Decadent Vanilla Custard Cream Squares You’ll Adore

Indulge in these Vanilla Custard Cream Squares, featuring a buttery crust and silky custard filling that will impress at any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, and butter until crumbly. Add the egg and vanilla, mix until dough forms.
  3. Press the dough into the bottom of the baking pan evenly to create a compact layer.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  5. In a saucepan, combine milk and sugar over medium heat until steaming.
  6. Whisk egg yolks and cornstarch in a separate bowl until smooth.
  7. Gradually whisk warm milk into egg mixture to temper the yolks.
  8. Return mixture to saucepan and stir constantly over medium heat until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Pour the custard over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  11. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and set.
  12. Cut into squares and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 2 hours. Be careful not to scramble eggs while mixing with hot milk. Customize with toppings as desired.

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