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Cream Cheese Custard Bars: A Velvety, Two-Layered Dream

July 4, 2026

 

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Crust

 

1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour

½ cup (100g) granulated sugar

½ cup (115g) cold butter, cubed

1 tsp vanilla extract

 

For the Cream Cheese Layer

8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

¼ cup (50g) sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Custard Layer

2 cups (480ml) whole milk

3 large eggs

½ cup (100g) sugar

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Optional Garnish

Fresh berries

Powdered sugar

Caramel drizzle

‍ Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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