Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 packet (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix
– 1 cup milk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
– Fresh fruits for garnish (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– 9×9 inch baking pan
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Parchment paper (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start off, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven heats up, I like to prepare my baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal later. In a mixing bowl, I combine the flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter, blending it until it resembles fine crumbs. It’s incredible how the buttery smell wafts through the kitchen at this point! Press this mixture into the bottom of my baking pan evenly, and then pop it into the oven for about 15 minutes or until it’s lightly golden brown. Just wait until you smell that buttery goodness; it’s divine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)