Of course! Vanilla Custard Cream Squares are a classic, no-bake dessert that’s incredibly comforting and beloved across many cultures (often known as Kremówka in Poland or Mille-feuille in a simpler form). They feature flaky, buttery puff pastry layered with a rich, smooth, and intensely vanilla custard cream.
Here’s a detailed recipe that will guide you to perfect results.
Vanilla Custard Cream Squares
This recipe breaks down into two main parts: making the luxurious vanilla custard and preparing the puff pastry layers. Plan for some chilling time, as this dessert is best served cold.
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Custard Cream:
· 2 cups (500ml) whole milk
· 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
· ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
· ¼ cup (30g) cornstarch
· 4 large egg yolks
· 1 large whole egg
· 2 tsp high-quality vanilla extract or the seeds from 1 vanilla bean
· ½ cup (115g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces
For the Pastry & Assembly:
· 1 package (approx. 14 oz or 400g) frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions
· 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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