How do you make a custard cake with cookies?

Start by preparing a stovetop custard with egg yolks, sugar, milk, cornstarch, and vanilla. Once thickened and slightly cooled, layer it with plain cookies like graham crackers or tea biscuits in a dish. Alternate layers of custard and cookies until finished, then chill it for several hours so the cookies absorb the custard and soften into a cake-like texture.

Can I use vanilla bean paste instead of vanilla extract in custard?

Absolutely. Vanilla bean paste adds a stronger, more aromatic flavor and those beautiful specks of real vanilla bean. It’s a great upgrade if you want to intensify the custard’s flavor. Just use it in the same quantity as vanilla extract.

How long does custard cake take to prepare and chill?

Prep time is only about 15 minutes, and chilling takes a minimum of 4 hours overnight is even better. The longer it rests, the more the cookies soften and the custard sets perfectly, making for clean, cake-like slices.

Is custard cake the same as flan cake?

Not exactly. Flan cake usually involves a baked layer of caramel flan on top of a sponge cake, often inverted for presentation. This custard cake recipe is entirely no-bake, with cookies in place of cake, and the texture is softer and creamier.

What’s a quick, easy custard filling for cake?

The custard in this recipe is ideal just egg yolks, sugar, milk, cornstarch, and vanilla. Whisk it all together on the stovetop until thickened. It’s smooth, holds up well between layers, and works beautifully in layered cakes or tarts.

Custard Cake Recipe: 1 Irresistible No-Bake Creamy Treat

Name: Custard Cake Recipe Easy and Irresistibly Creamy No-Bake Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks; ¾ cups sugar (190g or 10 heaping tablespoons); ½ cups cornstarch (80g or 4 heaping tablespoons); 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract); 5 cups warm milk; 2 packs Papadopoulos cookies (225g each)

Description

This custard cake recipe is creamy, rich, and easy to assemble perfect for no-bake dessert lovers. Layered with cookies and thick homemade vanilla custard, it’s made with just 6 simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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6 egg yolks

¾ cups sugar (190g or 10 heaping tablespoons)

½ cups cornstarch (80g or 4 heaping tablespoons)

2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

5 cups warm milk

2 packs Papadopoulos cookies (225g each)

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Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and smooth.

2. Dissolve cornstarch in a little milk to form a smooth slurry.

3. Add the slurry, remaining warm milk, and vanilla to the egg mixture. Whisk well.

4. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.

5. Let the custard cool slightly while you prepare your dish.

6. Layer cookies in a dish, then pour warm custard over.

7. Repeat layers, ending with custard on top.

8. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

You can substitute Papadopoulos cookies with graham crackers, tea biscuits, or any plain cookie.

Optional toppings: cocoa powder, crushed cookies, or cinnamon for extra flavor and texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: European

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 290
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 140mg