Description
A sophisticated dessert featuring a crisp, buttery shortbread base topped with a silken, vanilla-infused custard. This treat balances rich textures with a clean, sweet finish.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F and grease a square baking pan.
- Rub chilled butter into flour and 1/4 cup sugar; press into pan.
- Bake base for 15 minutes until lightly golden, then remove and cool.
- Whisk egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar until pale.
- Heat cream and vanilla until simmering; slowly whisk into egg mixture.
- Pour custard over the baked base and bake for 20 minutes.
- Cool at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for six hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-style