Vanilla Custard Cream Squares

Cooking Notes and Tips

• • Puff Pastry: Make sure to prick the pastry with a fork to prevent excessive puffing. If it puffs up too much, gently press it down after baking.
  • Tempering Eggs: Temper the eggs slowly to prevent them from curdling by gradually adding the hot milk.
  • Chilling: Allow the custard to cool completely before folding in the whipped cream to ensure a smooth and stable filling.

Variations

Chocolate Custard Cream Squares

Add 1/2 cup of melted and cooled dark chocolate to the custard mixture before folding in the whipped cream for a chocolate twist.

Lemon Custard Cream Squares

Add the zest of one lemon and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the custard mixture for a citrusy flavor.

Berry Custard Cream Squares

Layer fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries between the puff pastry and custard for added freshness and flavor.

Almond Custard Cream Squares

Add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the custard mixture and sprinkle toasted sliced almonds on top for an almond variation.