✨ Vanilla Custard Cream Squares

Welcome to our dessert haven! Today’s treat is a timeless classic: Vanilla Custard Cream Squares—a delicate combination of golden puff pastry layered with silky vanilla custard and topped with a snowy dusting of powdered sugar. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply craving a refined dessert, these cream squares are sure to satisfy.

🧾 Ingredients

For the Puff Pastry:

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

For the Custard Filling:

4 cups whole milk
1½ cups granulated sugar
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
8 large eggs, separated
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons rum (optional)

For the Whipped Cream:

2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Additional powdered sugar, for dusting

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Puff Pastry

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place each pastry sheet on a baking sheet. Prick all over with a fork to prevent excessive puffing.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Custard Filling

In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer—do not boil.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together sugar and flour.
Add the egg yolks and whisk until smooth.
Temper the eggs: Slowly add the hot milk, a bit at a time, while whisking constantly.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbling. Cook for 1–2 more minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and rum (if using).
Transfer to a bowl, press plastic wrap directly on the surface, and let cool completely.

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