Ultimate Vanilla Custard Cream Squares
A delightful family recipe for silky vanilla custard cream squares over a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 165 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh fruit for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the flour, softened butter, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until crumbly.
- Press the dough into a greased baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Simmer the whole milk, custard sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan over low heat, whisking until thickened.
- Add the vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the custard over the cooled crust and let set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from the fridge and cut into squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes for faster setting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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