Let's begin. I use store bought pastry (I often make my own short pastry but have yet to try making flaky or puff pastry...) I cut one sheet into 9 squares (or however many slices you want) and leave the other whole. Prick all over with a fork, so they don't puff up too much.
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| 9 squares (tops) |
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| whole sheet (bottom) |
Now make a thick custard. I use the recipe from the Edmond's cookbook. If you don't have one, I'm sure google can help you.
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| See how thick it is! |
Spread the custard on the bottom sheet of pastry.
Now make a basic icing - and don't forget a generous splash of vanilla. Use this to individually ice your top squares.
Arrange your tops onto the custard.
At this point a taste test is essential, in my opinion.
19 comments:
oh great, now i'm craving custard square...!!
YUUUUMMMM~~~~
so yummy! My mum makes these. I tried once.....I think my custard was stale or something. They looked good but didn't taste anywhere near it:( Great with coconut on top too
ooooooohmygoodness, YUM! I haven't had a custard square in yonks. think I need to make some this week!
I JUST thinking about custard squares this morning?! how did you know?! What I was wondering though, is if they would work with soy milk rather than regular.. whaddya reckon? might be worth a try anyway, aye? It's been about 10 years since I had a custard square!
doing the tops separately is genius! its the same when you bite into these things, the custard gets everywhere! but it's soooooo good!
Look and sound yummy :-)
Now that is impressive! They look fantastic and so much better than gelatinous bakery type you can get on the cheap. I remember well the custard squares that my friend Bronwyn's mum made when we were teenagers - she made them with Huntley & Palmers cream crackers - they used to fit perfectly 3 x 3 in a square Tupperware container. The moisture in the thick custard softened the crackers - a little like pastry, and then they were iced too.
Oh. my. gosh. I actually dribbled.
Must have custard squares! *Wonders if I could make the custard with soy milk...prob not, wouldn't be the same...*
yummmmmmmm these are definately going on my baking list for next Sunday, my boys will love these and I love the idea for the tops, I'm all about the neatness too :)
One of these would go down sooo well right now followed by a cuppa...mmm
You are a genius!! I have been making custard squares for years as they are hubby's favourite and I have never once thought to cut the top pieces...thank you for this simple tip :)
Yum yum yum these look amaaazing! Must buy pastry pronto so I can make some! x
so my custard is chillin right now....I shall post my results in the morn. you inspirer you
YUMMO!!! I forgot about the deliciousness of the classic custard square.
Adding pastry to this weeks grocery list. Thanks!! x
Oh my goodness, they look AMAZING!
yum I love them!!! Must put on the to make list they just always seem so indulgent don't they...
can i have some of that? your house must consistently smell like heaven!
xo,
cb
LOVING the photos and LOVING the tip about the top squares, genius !!
I've always assumed it would be really time consuming to make so never tried but your recipe looks straight forward so will have to give it a go.
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