Welcome to our decadent dessert recipes section! Today, we’re sharing a classic and elegant recipe for Vanilla Custard Cream Squares. These squares feature layers of flaky puff pastry and rich, creamy vanilla custard, topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for any special occasion or just because, these squares are sure to impress. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

For the Pastry:

2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

For the Filling:

4 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
8 eggs, separated
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons rum (optional)
2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, plus more for dusting

Instructions

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