Vanilla Custard Cream Squares – Buttery, Dreamy & So Smooth They Melt in Your Mouth

There’s something timeless about a dessert that balances crunch and creaminess — like these Vanilla Custard Cream Squares, where a crisp, buttery graham cracker crust meets a luxuriously smooth, velvety custard filling infused with rich vanilla warmth.
No gelatin. No boxed pudding mix. Just real ingredients gently cooked into a silky, set custard that chills into perfect sliceable squares — elegant enough for a party, easy enough for a Tuesday night treat.
Think of it as a cross between a cheesecake, a custard tart, and your favorite childhood dessert bar — all wrapped into one irresistible bite.
Let’s make something truly special, one creamy layer at a time.
Why You’ll Love These Vanilla Custard Squares
Silky-smooth custard from scratch – No artificial flavors
Buttery graham crust – The perfect sweet crunch
No-bake (almost!) – Cook the custard, then chill — no oven needed for the filling
Elegant yet simple – Looks fancy, takes less than 30 minutes of hands-on time
Make-ahead magic – Tastes even better the next day!
This isn’t just dessert — it’s elegance made effortless.

Vanilla Custard Cream Squares

Serves 12–16 | Prep: 20 min | Cook: 10 min | Chill: 4+ hrs | Total: ~5 hrs (mostly hands-off)

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets)

⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted

¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

Variation: Use chocolate graham crackers or digestive biscuits for a twist!

For the Vanilla Custard Filling:

2 cups (480ml) whole milk

1 cup (240ml) heavy cream

¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

5 large egg yolks

3 tbsp (24g) cornstarch (thickens without lumps)

2 tsp pure vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, scraped)

For Garnish (Optional):