Decadent Vanilla Squares

Decadent Vanilla Squares

60 mins
easy
12 servings

Enjoy these irresistible vanilla squares, perfect for any occasion. A delightful blend of buttery shortbread and creamy vanilla filling.

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Equipment Needed

  • Baking pan
  • Food Processor
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 250.00 gSwedish Butter(Use high-quality butter for best flavor.)
  • 5.00 dlAll-Purpose Flour(Ensure flour is gluten-free if needed.)
  • 2.00 dlGranulated Sugar
  • 2.00 mskVanilla Sugar
  • 0.50 mskBaking Powder
  • 250.00 gDairy-Free Cream Cheese(Use a good quality dairy-free cream cheese.)
  • 2.00 dlDairy-Free Crème Fraîche
  • 2.00 eaEggs
  • 1.00 dlGranulated Sugar
  • 0.50 mskVanilla Extract
  • Icing Sugar(For dusting)
  • 3.00 dlDairy-Free Whipping Cream(For serving)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan/convection).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Line a baking pan (25x30cm) with parchment paper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Cut butter into small pieces and combine with flour, sugar, vanilla sugar, and baking powder in a food processor.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Whisk together cream cheese, crème fraîche, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract until smooth.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Pour the filling over the pressed crust.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Roll out the remaining crust mixture and place it over the filling.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Estimated time: 40 minutes

10

Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

11

Dust with icing sugar and serve with dairy-free whipped cream.

Estimated time: 5 minutes