Here’s a recipe for Vanilla Custard Cream Squares:
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Custard Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
2. Make the Custard Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the custard thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the custard from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until smooth.
- Pour the custard over the cooled crust and spread it evenly.
- Cover with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the custard is fully set.
3. Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping:
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chilled custard layer.
4. Serve:
- Cut the custard squares into pieces and serve chilled.
Enjoy your Vanilla Custard Cream Squares!
