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Vanilla Custard Squares

Vanilla Custard Squares: Effortless & Irresistible Delight

Indulge in creamy Vanilla Custard Squares with a buttery crust and velvety custard filling. Perfect for any occasion, this easy dessert recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Try it today!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 9 people
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Fine mesh sieve (optional)
  • Stand mixer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream (for whipped cream)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

Instructions

  • Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until it resembles wet sand; press into a 9x9-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
  • Gently heat the milk and heavy cream in a saucepan until warm but not boiling. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the yolk mixture while whisking constantly. Return to the stove and cook over medium heat, stirring nonstop until it thickens into a custard. Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve.
  • Pour the custard over the cooled crust and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form and spread over the chilled custard.
  • Cut into squares and decorate with cookie crumbs, puff pastry shards, or white chocolate chips before serving.

Notes

Experiment with ingredient substitutions based on what you have at hand, such as using crushed digestive biscuits instead of graham crackers or trying half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Store squares in the fridge covered for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the squares without the whipped cream and assemble when ready to serve.
For better vanilla flavor, consider using real vanilla beans instead of extract.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 4mg
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