Vanilla Custard Cream Squares
Indulge in the delightful layers of Vanilla Custard Cream Squares, where flaky puff pastry meets rich vanilla custard and fluffy whipped cream. This elegant dessert is perfect for any occasion and will leave your taste buds craving more. With each bite, experience a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that make this treat a standout choice for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out thawed puff pastry into a square, then cut it into even squares.
- Place pastry squares on the baking sheet, prick centers with a fork, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Heat while whisking until thickened. Temper egg yolks with hot mixture, then return to heat until custard thickens. Stir in vanilla extract and cool.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by layering custard and whipped cream between two pastry squares. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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