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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Magic Custard Bars

    Published on April 6, 2017 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 2 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Magic Custard Bars are simply decadent. I've never seen a recipe like this. You have to try this one at least once!
     
    magic custard bars

    A while back I was surfing the Internet like everyone else and came across a recipe for 3 Layered Magic Custard Bars. I would love to give the original person credit but for the life of me, I don't remember who it was.

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    Ready for the Oven

    The original recipe claimed that during the baking process, the filling would separate into 3 layers by itself. I was skeptical so I went ahead and gave this custard bar recipe a shot. Now it's your turn.

    bars fresh out of the oven

    I will be the first to admit that I don't know the science behind these custard bars, but it does what it says it's going to do and these custard bars are absolutely fabulous. In fact, they are so good you will be inclined to eat more than one of them!

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    💭 Recipe Tip

    For the magic to work, make sure you use warm milk. I often get asked what the temperature of the milk should be and I suggest the milk be slightly warmer than room temperature.

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    In addition to using electric beaters, you can use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment for whisking the egg whites into stiff peaks. Doing this will allow you to focus on whisking the other mixture while the stand mixer does its thing.

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    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Magic Custard Bars recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Eggs, White Sugar, Unsalted Butter, Warm Milk, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose Flour, Powdered Sugar and Salt.

    🥣 How to Make Magic Custard Bars

    Preheat the oven to 325°F.
    Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
    In another large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks, granulated sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is well combined and it turns pale yellow. Slowly beat the milk into the egg yolk mixture. Add the vanilla extract and flour.
    Fold the egg whites into the flour mixture a little at a time. Do not overmix.
    Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until set. The middle should be a little jiggly when you take it out.
    Let cool completely in the refrigerator before cutting. Sprinkle liberally with powdered sugar before serving.

    magic custard bars

    Magic Custard Bars

    These Magic Custard Bars are simply decadent. I've never seen a recipe like this. You have to try this one at least once!
    4.50 from 34 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 235 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking Dish
    • Bowl for Mixing
    • Hand Mixer

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 Eggs, Separated
    • 1 ¼ Cups White Sugar
    • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, Melted
    • ⅛ teaspoon Salt
    • 2 Cups Warm Milk
    • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
    • Powdered Sugar
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325°F.
    • Lightly grease a 9 inch baking dish.
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
    • In another large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks, granulated sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt until mixture is well combined and it turns pale yellow. Slowly beat the milk into the egg yolk mixture. Add the vanilla extract and flour.
    • Fold the egg whites into the flour mixture a little at a time. Do not over mix.
    • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until set. The middle should be a little jiggly when you take it out.
    • Let cool completely in refrigerator before cutting. Sprinkle liberally with powdered sugar before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 85mgSugar: 23gVitamin A: 380IUCalcium: 58mgIron: 0.7mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    2 Comments

    1. Sharon

      April 05, 2022 at 5:34 pm

      This recipe is oh so good and so easy to make. At first I was skeptical about making it because I had a hard time trying to figure out how it would turn out. Well I was wrong. It turned out exactly how the recipe said it would. It sure is a keeper for me.

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    2. April

      April 10, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      These bars are very easy and scrumptious. I have made them several times and you cannot mess it up. They also freeze very well.

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