Description
Vanilla Custard Cream Squares are a delightful dessert featuring layers of creamy vanilla custard and tender pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thaw puff pastry according to package directions.
- Unfold puff pastry sheets and cut into desired shapes (squares or rectangles).
- Place pastry pieces on a baking sheet. Prick with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks.
- Temper the egg yolks by gradually whisking in about 1 cup of the warm milk mixture.
- Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cover the custard surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool completely.
- To assemble, place a layer of cooled pastry. Spread a generous amount of custard on top.
- Top with another layer of pastry.
- Repeat layers as desired.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure custard is completely cooled before assembling.
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Garnish with powdered sugar or fresh berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: vanilla custard, cream squares, puff pastry, dessert recipe, sweet treat