These Vanilla Custard Cream Squares are 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.
Vanilla Custard Cream Squares
Ingredients
The Crust
- All-purpose flour – 1 cup
- Unsalted butter (cold, cubed) – ½ cup
- Granulated sugar – 2 tbsp
- Salt – 1 pinch
Vanilla Custard Cream
- Whole milk – 2 cups
- Granulated sugar – ½ cup
- Egg yolks – 4 large
- Cornstarch – 3 tbsp
- Unsalted butter – 2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract – 2 tsp
- Salt – 1 pinch
Optional Topping
- Powdered sugar – for dusting
