Description

Indulge in these delicious Vanilla Custard Cream Squares, featuring layers of creamy custard between flaky puff pastry sheets. A perfect dessert for any occasion!

Ingredients

Puff Pastry:

1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)

Custard Filling:

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Additional:

powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry and cut into two rectangles. Bake until golden and puffed. Let cool.
Make the custard: In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Temper egg yolks, then cook the mixture until thickened. Add vanilla and butter. Chill.
Assemble: Layer puff pastry and custard in a dish. Chill to set. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For cleaner cuts, chill the squares well and use a serrated knife.
You can top with whipped cream for extra richness.