Description
Creamy Vanilla Custard Squares are a delightful dessert that combines silky vanilla custard with flaky pastry layers. Each bite offers a perfect balance of creaminess and sweetness, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Ideal for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these squares will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, whisk flour and sugar, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice-cold water until dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then roll out half to fit an ungreased baking dish. Poke holes in the base and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Pour over baked crust.
- Roll out remaining dough and place over custard filling. Bake for another 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg