Custard Squares
Indulge in the ultimate dessert delight with these creamy, flaky custard squares—a treat that brings together buttery puff pastry and luscious homemade vanilla custard. This recipe is a dreamy fusion of crisp, golden layers and a silky-smooth filling, all topped with a delicate powdered sugar glaze for just the right hint of sweetness. Crafted with pantry staples like whole milk, heavy cream, and egg yolks, the custard is thickened to perfection and sandwiched between perfectly baked pastry sheets, making each bite irresistibly rich and balanced. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a little patience during the chilling period, these custard squares are ideal for gatherings or a decadent weekday indulgence. Serve chilled to let the flavors shine, making every square as satisfying as it is eye-catching.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
- 500 ml whole milk
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 50 g cornstarch
- 30 g unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 pieces egg yolks
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Place the two puff pastry sheets on the prepared tray. Use a fork to prick holes over each sheet to prevent the pastry from puffing excessively in the oven.
Bake the pastry sheets for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to steam.
While the milk mixture is heating, whisk together the cornstarch, egg yolks, and a small splash of the warming milk mixture in a bowl until smooth.
Once the milk is steaming, gradually whisk it into the egg yolk mixture, a little at a time, to avoid curdling.
Return the entire mixture to the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a custard. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Allow the custard to cool slightly to room temperature, then refrigerate for 20 minutes to firm up.
Trim the puff pastry sheets to match the dimensions of your square or rectangular baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches or 20x20 cm). Place one sheet in the bottom of the dish.
Spread the chilled custard evenly over the pastry layer. Top with the second sheet of pastry, pressing gently to level.
In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and water to form a smooth glaze. Spread the glaze thinly over the top puff pastry layer.
Refrigerate the custard squares for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set.
Cut into 9 equal squares and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.1 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.1 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1066 mg | 355% | |
| Sodium | 747 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 325.4 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 225.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.5 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 752 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 972 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
