\ud83c\udf6e Vanilla Custard Cream Squares<\/p>\n
Smooth, creamy, and lightly sweet, these Vanilla Custard Cream Squares combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a luscious homemade vanilla custard. Perfectly chilled, they\u2019re a nostalgic treat you\u2019ll want to make again and again!<\/p>\n
\u2728 Ingredients:
\nFor the crust:<\/p>\n
1 \u00bd cups graham cracker crumbs
\n\u2153 cup melted butter
\n\u00bc cup granulated sugar
\nFor the custard:<\/p>\n
2 cups whole milk
\n1 cup heavy cream
\n\u00be cup granulated sugar
\n5 large egg yolks
\n2 teaspoons vanilla extract
\n3 tablespoons cornstarch
\n\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Instructions:
\n1. Prepare the Crust:<\/p>\n
Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).
\nIn a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
\nPress the mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch (or similar size) square baking dish.
\nBake for 8\u201310 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
\n2. Make the Vanilla Custard:<\/p>\n
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, cream, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until just steaming (do not boil).
\nIn a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth.
\nSlowly pour about 1\/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolk mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
\nGradually pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly.
\nCook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens and just starts to bubble (about 5\u20138 minutes).
\nRemove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
\n3. Assemble & Chill:<\/p>\n
Pour the custard over the cooled graham cracker crust.
\nSmooth the top with a spatula and allow to cool slightly.
\nCover with plastic wrap (touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
\n4. Serve:<\/p>\n
Slice into squares using a sharp knife. Wipe between cuts for cleaner edges.
\nOptional: Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream before serving.
\n\ud83e\uddca Storage:
\nRefrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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