✅ Prevent soggy bottoms: Make sure the pastry is fully cooled and crisp before layering.
✅ Use cold cream: Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for the best whipped cream volume.
✅ Make it ahead: This dessert actually gets better with time—let it rest overnight for clean slices and deeper flavor.
Optional Variations:
Fruit-topped: Add a thin layer of fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries between the custard and top pastry.
Chocolate drizzle: Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over the top layer for a modern twist.
Nutty crunch: Sprinkle toasted almonds between the custard and top pastry for texture.
Final Thoughts:
Vanilla Custard Cream Squares are the perfect balance of crisp and creamy, traditional and refined. Whether you serve them for a holiday gathering or an after-dinner indulgence, they never fail to impress.
