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vanilla custard squares recipe

Vanilla Custard Squares

Delicious vanilla custard squares with a buttery crust and creamy custard filling. Perfect for dessert or special occasions with their rich, smooth texture and classic vanilla flavor.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 months. thaw in refrigerator before serving 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • 2 tsp high-quality vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350Β°F, grease 8×8-inch baking dish, and bring eggs to room temperature (10 minutes)
  • Crust: Mix flour and sugar, blend in melted butter, press mixture into greased dish, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden
  • Custard: Whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy, gradually add milk and vanilla, mixing for 5 minutes until smooth
  • Final Bake: Pour custard mixture over baked crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center
  • Finish: Cool completely at room temperature, refrigerate for 2+ hours, then dust with powdered sugar before serving

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to prevent curdling when mixing with other ingredients
  • Test doneness by gently shaking the pan – center should jiggle slightly but not be liquid
  • Cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, professional-looking squares
  • The key to perfect vanilla custard squares lies in patience – don’t rush the cooling process for best texture
  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 185 calories
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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