Vanilla Custard Cream Squares – A Timeless Dessert Delight

Ingredients

(Makes 12–16 squares):

For the Pastry:

Puff pastry (frozen)

2 sheets

Thawed in the fridge overnight

Powdered sugar

For dusting

About 2–3 tbsp

For the Vanilla Custard Filling:

Whole milk

4 cups

Warm — not boiling

Granulated sugar

1½ cups

Sweetness without being cloying

All-purpose flour

1¼ cups

Thickens the custard

Egg yolks

8 large

Save whites for meringue or freezing

Vanilla extract

3 tsp

Pure vanilla for best flavor

Dark rum (optional)

2 tbsp

Adds depth — skip for kid-friendly version

Heavy whipping cream (chilled)

2 cups

For light, airy texture

Powdered sugar

2 tbsp

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