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Looking for an elegant yet easy-to-make dessert that impresses every time? These Vanilla Custard Cream Squares feature flaky puff pastry layers and a luscious, velvety vanilla custard filling.

Vanilla Custard Cream Squares

Looking for an elegant yet easy-to-make dessert that impresses every time? These Vanilla Custard Cream Squares feature flaky puff pastry layers and a luscious, velvety vanilla custard filling.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 large eggs separated
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum optional
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar plus extra for dusting

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment paper
  • Serving tray
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking trays with parchment. Prick puff pastry sheets; bake 15–20 mins until golden. Cool.
  2. Heat milk to steaming. Whisk sugar & flour, add egg yolks. Temper with hot milk. Cook till thick. Remove heat; add vanilla & rum. Cool.
  3. Beat cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Fold into cooled custard.
  4. Place one pastry sheet on tray. Spread custard evenly. Top with second sheet. Chill 2 hrs.
  5. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.