Description
Indulge in these delightful Vanilla Custard Cream Squares, featuring a buttery baked crust topped with a rich, creamy vanilla custard. Perfect for an elegant dessert or a sweet snack, these squares offer a smooth texture and a subtle vanilla flavor that will enchant your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Custard Filling
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
- Prepare Crust Mixture: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, softened unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes crumbly and well blended.
- Press Crust: Evenly press this mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish, forming an even layer.
- Bake Crust: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the crust turns lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Make Custard Base: In a medium saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Whisk together until smooth.
- Cook Custard: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until it thickens into a smooth custard consistency, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract to infuse the custard with a rich vanilla aroma.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the warm custard evenly over the baked crust. Allow it to cool briefly before covering and refrigerating for at least 2 hours to set completely.
- Serve: Once chilled and firm, cut into squares and serve your dreamy Vanilla Custard Cream Squares chilled for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a firmer custard, chill the dessert overnight.
- Use fresh eggs for the best custard texture and flavor.
- You can garnish with fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
- Ensure constant stirring while cooking the custard to avoid lumps and prevent burning.
- Room temperature butter blends more easily when making the crust.
