Creamy Vanilla Custard Squares

These Vanilla Custard Cream Squares offer a beautiful contrast of textures: a tender, buttery shortbread base topped with a smooth, velvety custard layer. Thanks to cornstarch in the filling, the custard sets firmly enough for clean slices while staying luxuriously creamy. Refined yet easy to prepare, they’re perfect alongside coffee or afternoon tea.

Vanilla Custard Cream Squares

Ingredients

Shortbread Base

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• Pinch of salt

Vanilla Custard Layer

• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Optional Finish

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

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