Description
Indulge in these delectable Vanilla Custard Cream Squares made with flaky puff pastry layers and a silky smooth vanilla custard filling. A delightful treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry, thawed
Vanilla Custard Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bake Puff Pastry: Unfold pastry sheets onto baking sheets, prick with fork, cover with parchment and another baking sheet, bake until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
- Prepare Custard: Warm milk in saucepan. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Gradually add warm milk, cook until thickened. Stir in butter and vanilla. Chill for 1 hour.
- Assemble: Place custard on one pastry sheet, top with second sheet. Dust with powdered sugar. Chill before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife for clean cuts.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of almond extract or top with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
