Description
Flaky, golden puff pastry layered with silky, rich vanilla custard makes this dessert a showstopper for any occasion. Sweet, light, and decadently smooth, these squares are perfect for entertaining or savoring with coffee.
Ingredients
For the Pastry Layers:
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
For the Custard Filling:
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Topping:
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Bake the Puff Pastry:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place pastry sheets on lined baking trays, dock with a fork, and cover with parchment and another tray to keep them flat.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely. Cut one sheet into squares before assembly.
- Make the Custard:
- Whisk egg yolks, sugar (half), and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat milk, cream, and remaining sugar in a saucepan until steaming.
- Temper eggs with hot milk, then return mixture to saucepan.
- Cook on medium-low, whisking constantly until thick.
- Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, and let cool to room temp.
- Assemble:
- Place one whole pastry sheet in a dish.
- Spread custard evenly over it.
- Top with the pre-cut squares of the second pastry sheet.
- Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve:
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Cut and serve using the top layer as a guide.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes