Description

Indulge in these delightful Vanilla Custard Cream Squares that offer a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess in every bite. With a buttery crust, smooth vanilla custard filling, and a hint of powdered sugar on top, these squares are a true dessert delight.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Pinch of salt

For the Custard Filling:

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For Topping:

Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cold butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Press the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
Make the Custard Filling: In a saucepan, heat milk until steaming. In a bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla.
Assemble the Squares: Pour the custard over the baked crust. Smooth the top and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
Finish and Serve: Dust the chilled custard squares with powdered sugar. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

You can add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top for extra flavor.
Ensure the custard is completely chilled before slicing to get clean squares.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 220
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 115mg