Oh yes, Ashley! Let’s talk about the legendary Vanilla Custard Bars – that soft, silky, creamy dessert that just melts in your mouth like a cloud of sweet nostalgia ☁️🍮💛
🍰 Vanilla Custard Bars – The Creamy Dream Dessert
Light as air, rich in vanilla flavor, and made to impress.
✨ Why You’ll Love These:
These bars are like biting into a memory — whether you grew up with a European-style Krémeš, American custard slice, or simply love a delicate vanilla treat. Each bite has that melt-in-your-mouth custard tucked between buttery layers of puff pastry or graham crackers, and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Elegant, effortless, and oh-so-satisfying.
🍽️ Ingredients:
For the Custard Filling:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- ¼ cup butter (unsalted)
For the Layers:
- 1 package of puff pastry (2 sheets)
(or use graham crackers if you want a no-bake version!)
For the Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Bake the Pastry:
- Roll out and bake your puff pastry sheets at 400°F (200°C) until golden (about 15 minutes).
- Let cool and carefully flatten if puffed.