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Custard Creams

These Custard Creams are SO DELICIOUS! Buttery biscuits filled with creamy custard, perfect for tea time or a sweet treat!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: British

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuits:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup superfine sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 tablespoons custard powder or 8 tbsp corn starch and 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • a few drops vanilla extract
For the Filling:
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • a few drops vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons custard powder or 2 tbsp corn starch and a few drops of vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together the unsalted butter and superfine sugar until light and fluffy. Add custard powder (or corn starch with vanilla), vanilla extract, and flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out circles using a cookie cutter or glass. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. Make the custard filling by beating room temperature butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth, then blend in custard powder (or corn starch with vanilla).
  6. Spread filling on the flat side of one biscuit and press another biscuit on top to create a sandwich. Repeat until all biscuits are filled.
  7. Enjoy your Custard Creams with a cup of tea or as a sweet treat!

Notes

  • You can make the biscuit dough in advance and refrigerate it for up to three days.
  • Store assembled Custard Creams in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature.
  • Freeze unfilled biscuits for longer storage; thaw before adding filling.