Cream Cheese Custard Bars: A Velvety Two-Layer Dream

1. Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) pan with parchment paper.
In a food processor, blend the flour, sugar, butter, and vanilla until crumbly.
Press firmly into the pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
2. Prepare the cream cheese layer
Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
Spread over the warm dough (this prevents cracking!).
3. Make the custard
Beat the milk, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (8-10 minutes).
Pour over the cream cheese layer.
4. Bake and CoolContinue reading…

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