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Luxurious Vanilla Custard Cream Squares: A Creamy, Elegant Dessert Everyone Will Love


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk

For the Vanilla Custard:

  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

For the Topping:

  • ½ cup whipped coconut cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Fresh berries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the crust ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
  4. In a saucepan, whisk together almond milk, eggs, maple syrup, and cornstarch.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and Greek yogurt until smooth.
  7. Spread the warm custard evenly over the cooled crust.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
  9. Top with whipped coconut cream and garnish with fresh berries before cutting into squares.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes (plus 2 hours chilling)
  • Servings: 12
  • Calories: 175
  • Net Carbs: 16g
  • Fats: 9g
  • Protein: 5g