Here’s a creamy, dreamy recipe for Vanilla Custard Cream Squares — a classic dessert with a flaky crust, silky vanilla custard filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar on top. Think of it like a homemade version of Napoleon slices or a simplified mille-feuille!
Vanilla Custard Cream Squares
Ingredients:
For the base and top:
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
For the custard cream:
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For topping:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting