Experience a delightful blend of crisp layers and creamy richness with our vanilla custard cream squares recipe. This dessert masterfully combines the light, flaky texture of puff pastry with the smooth, velvety flavor of vanilla custard and whipped cream.
Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a personal treat, these squares promise to satisfy your sweet cravings with every bite.
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Vanilla Custard Cream Squares
These vanilla custard cream squares are more than just a delight for your taste buds – they’re a visual treat as well. Every bite blends buttery puff pastry, silky custard, and airy whipped cream, creating a dessert you won’t soon forget. Enjoy!
Ingredients
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- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 eggs, separated
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place each puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- In a saucepan, bring 3 cups of milk to a boil over medium heat. This will serve as the base for the custard.
- While the milk heats, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the flour, vanilla extract, and optional rum, then mix in the remaining 1 cup of milk until smooth.
- Once the milk in the saucepan starts boiling, slowly stir in the egg yolk mixture, cooking gently until the custard thickens. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, then fold them carefully into the custard mixture to keep it light.
- Place one cooled puff pastry sheet at the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish, and spread the custard evenly on top. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Next, whip the heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled custard layer.
- Cut the second puff pastry sheet into 15 squares and gently place them on top of the whipped cream. Chill for an additional 2 hours.
- Before serving, dust the Vanilla Custard Cream Squares with more powdered sugar for a finishing touch. Enjoy!
