Description
A sophisticated fusion dessert featuring a chewy sugar cookie base and a rich, creamy vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar top.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for base)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups heavy cream
5 large egg yolks
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a square pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar; mix in egg and vanilla.
Step 3: Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt. Press into the pan and bake for 15-18 mins.
Step 4: Lower oven to 300°F. Scald heavy cream in a saucepan.
Step 5: Whisk egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Slowly whisk in hot cream to temper.
Step 6: Pour custard over base and bake for 25-30 mins until set with a jiggle.
Step 7: Chill for 4+ hours. Sprinkle sugar on top and torch before serving.
Notes
Ensure the bars are completely cold before torching to maintain the custard texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
