Cream Cheese Custard Bars: A Velvety Two-Layer Dream

Cream Cheese Custard Bars: A Velvety, Two-Layer Dream

Silky cream cheese combines with rich custard in these exquisitely soft bars with a buttery crust. Half cheesecake, half flan: this unforgettable dessert is perfect for parties, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving something different and decadent.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
No double boiler required: simpler than classic cheesecake!
Two irresistible layers: creamy cheese + fluffy pastry cream
5-star texture: firm enough to cut, soft enough to melt in your mouth

Make-ahead magic: tastes even better refrigerated overnight

Ingredients
For the all-butter crust
1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (115 g) cold butter, cut into cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese layer
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the custard layer
2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
3 large eggs
1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vanilla
Pinch of salt
Optional garnish
Fresh berries
Powdered sugar
Caramel drizzle
Step-by-step instructions