{"id":22077,"date":"2026-08-02T20:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T20:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/?p=22077"},"modified":"2026-08-02T20:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T20:23:15","slug":"creamy-vanilla-custard-squares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quickmeals.milaf.ma\/index.php\/2026\/08\/02\/creamy-vanilla-custard-squares\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Vanilla Custard Squares"},"content":{"rendered":"

These\u00a0Vanilla Custard Cream Squares<\/strong>\u00a0are the perfect balance of textures: a buttery, shortbread-style crust topped with silky, rich custard. The secret is the cornstarch-thickened custard, which holds its shape for neat squares while remaining melt-in-your-mouth smooth. Elegant yet simple, this dessert pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee.<\/p>\n

Vanilla Custard Cream Squares<\/h3>\n

Ingredients<\/h4>\n

The Crust<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • All-purpose flour \u2013 1 cup<\/li>\n
  • Unsalted butter (cold, cubed) \u2013 \u00bd cup<\/li>\n
  • Granulated sugar \u2013 2 tbsp<\/li>\n
  • Salt \u2013 1 pinch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Whole milk \u2013 2 cups<\/li>\n
    • Granulated sugar \u2013 \u00bd cup<\/li>\n
    • Egg yolks \u2013 4 large<\/li>\n
    • Cornstarch \u2013 3 tbsp<\/li>\n
    • Unsalted butter \u2013 2 tbsp<\/li>\n
    • Vanilla extract \u2013 2 tsp<\/li>\n
    • Salt \u2013 1 pinch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        1\ufe0f\u20e3\u00a0Bake the Crust<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and cold cubed butter. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to make coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a lined 8\u00d78-inch pan. Bake 18\u201322 minutes until lightly golden.<\/p>\n

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        2\ufe0f\u20e3\u00a0Whisk the Custard Base<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 In a saucepan, whisk sugar and cornstarch to prevent clumps. Slowly add milk and egg yolks, whisking until smooth.<\/p>\n

        3\ufe0f\u20e3\u00a0Thicken the Cream<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Heat over medium, stirring constantly and scraping the pan edges. Cook 5\u20137 minutes until thickened into a smooth, heavy cream.<\/p>\n

        4\ufe0f\u20e3\u00a0Finish & Assemble<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla, and salt. Pour warm custard over the cooled crust and smooth the top.<\/p>\n

        5\ufe0f\u20e3\u00a0Chill & Set<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Refrigerate at least 1 hour (2\u20133 hours recommended for cleaner slices) until custard is fully set.<\/p>\n

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        6\ufe0f\u20e3\u00a0Serve<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Lift out using parchment paper, slice into squares, and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.<\/p>\n

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