Description
Delicious and creamy vanilla custard layered with whipped cream and optional graham crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the whipped cream)
- 1 package graham crackers (optional, for layering)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat. Stir frequently until the mixture starts to bubble.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Gradually add some of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks to temper them. Once mixed well, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan.
- Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 3-5 minutes). Remove it from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and the additional teaspoon of vanilla, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- If using graham crackers, lay a single layer in a square dish. Pour half of the cooled custard over the crackers, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Repeat these layers one more time, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Allow the Vanilla Custard Cream Squares to refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled, garnishing with fruits or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider infusing the milk with a split vanilla bean before cooking.
- Make sure to whip the cream just until stiff peaks form to ensure a light texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg