Description
Delightful dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with rich vanilla custard and a light whipped cream layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined; press into the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
- Heat whole milk and heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and cornstarch.
- Slowly temper the egg mixture with hot milk, then cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
- Pour the custard over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- In a bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the custard layer, cut into squares, and serve chilled.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best flavor and consider topping with fresh berries or chocolate sauce for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: vanilla custard, dessert squares, sweet treats, easy dessert