Vanilla Custard Magic Bars

After perfecting our three-layer, one batter banana magic bars we knew we were onto something great that could potentially be spun into tons of different flavor variations. And we were right! We tackled vanilla custard magic bars after getting so many rave reviews of our banana bars and they did not disappoint. If you don’t know what magic bars are, allow us to introduce you. While they may look like a complicated dessert comprised of three layers – a dense base, custard filling and sponge cake top layer – but get this: it’s only one batter!

That’s right, this one batter separates into three, lovely layers, making this a delectable, intricate-seeming dessert that’s actually a breeze to make. The key here to getting your defined layers is all in the separating of the eggs and the beating of the egg whites. The egg whites, whipped up into stiff peaks, get gently stirred into the remaining batter and give these bars their lightness. Make sure you’re not deflating the egg whites or trying to incorporate them in their entirety until they’re smooth – this will deflate the whites and give you less prominent layers.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups warm milk
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Powdered sugar, as needed, garnish

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 325º F and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
2. In a completely dry bowl or stand mixer, beat egg whites (making sure there is no yolk in the whites) until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and powdered sugar until thickened and lightened in color.
4. Add melted butter and 1 tablespoon water into ribbony egg yolk mixture until combined, 1-2 minutes.
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