Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Vanilla Custard Cream Squares, an exquisite dessert that combines a flaky pastry base with a rich and creamy vanilla custard filling, topped with airy whipped cream. This elegant treat is perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply a sweet ending to your dinner. With its harmonious blend of textures and flavors, this dessert will impress your guests while being easy to prepare. Experience the joy of creating these delicious squares that are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Powdered sugar (for dusting – optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into squares and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and sugar until heated through. In a bowl, whisk cornstarch and egg yolks until smooth; gradually add warm milk mixture while whisking. Return to saucepan and stir constantly until thickened (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool.
- Whip the heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form; add powdered sugar if desired and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Once cooled, slice the pastry in half horizontally. Layer custard on the bottom half, top with whipped cream, then place the other half on top. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg