Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy custard filling, and a colorful array of fresh fruit toppings with these Fruit Custard Bars. A perfect treat for a sunny day or any special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
For the custard filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the fruit topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup kiwi (peeled and sliced)
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup mandarin oranges (drained, if canned)
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- For the custard filling: In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt. Cook until thickened. Beat egg yolks, temper with milk mixture, then combine. Cook until creamy. Stir in vanilla and butter. Pour over crust and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- For the fruit topping: Top custard with sliced fruit. Warm apricot jam and brush over the fruit. Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruits for variety.
- Add a layer of whipped cream for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
