Description
Vanilla Custard Cream Squares are a delightful dessert featuring layers of flaky puff pastry filled with a rich and creamy vanilla custard.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, for dusting
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the puff pastry package instructions.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the pastry squares until golden brown and puffed up.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Prepare the custard mixture and pour it over the baked pastry layers.
- Allow the custard to set before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling out.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding vanilla extract to the custard.
- These squares can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg