Description
Soft, creamy, and perfectly sweet, these Vanilla Custard Cream Squares are the ultimate dessert to wow your guests or treat yourself to an afternoon indulgence.
Ingredients
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1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar for crust
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2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
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4 cups (950 ml) whole milk
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1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar for custard
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1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
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4 large egg yolks
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream butter and sugar, then mix in flour and salt. Press into a 9×13-inch pan and bake 15–18 minutes until golden. Cool.
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Heat milk until just simmering. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until pale. Slowly temper eggs with hot milk.
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Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Pour custard over cooled crust, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 2 hours or until set.
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Dust with powdered sugar if desired and cut into squares. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American