Classic Vanilla Slice

Indulge in the timeless charm of a **Classic Vanilla Slice**, a dessert that combines layers of golden, flaky puff pastry with a luxuriously smooth vanilla custard and a glossy, sweet icing finish. This crowd-pleasing recipe features real vanilla bean paste for an authentic, aromatic depth, balanced with the creamy richness of double cream and egg yolks. The silky custard, nestled between crisp pastry sheets, is a perfect contrast of textures, while the icing glaze adds an elegant touch. Ready in under an hour of prep and baking, this dessert is best chilled to set its layers, making it an ideal choice for make-ahead entertaining. Whether for a family gathering or a special occasion, these delectable slices are a quintessential treat that never fails to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 500 mL full cream milk
• 250 mL double cream
• 100 g caster sugar
• 50 g cornflour
• 50 g plain flour
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
• 150 g icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons boiling water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).

Step 2

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the puff pastry sheets on it. Dock the pastry with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much during baking.

Step 3

Bake the pastry sheets in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 4

In a saucepan, combine the milk, double cream, and caster sugar. Heat gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is just about to boil.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix together the cornflour, plain flour, and egg yolks to form a paste.

Step 6

Gradually add a small amount of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolk paste, whisking continuously to temper the eggs and prevent them from curdling.

Step 7

Pour the egg mixture back into the pan with the remaining milk mixture and continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the custard thickens significantly.

Step 8

Remove the thickened custard from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste. Allow the custard to cool slightly.

Step 9

Line a square baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring the paper overhangs the sides for easy removal later.

Step 10

Place one sheet of the cooled puff pastry into the base of the dish.

Step 11

Spread the prepared vanilla custard evenly over the base pastry sheet.

Step 12

Top with the second sheet of puff pastry, pressing down gently to ensure good contact with the custard.

Step 13

Prepare the icing by mixing the icing sugar with boiling water until smooth, adding more water a teaspoon at a time if needed to achieve a spreadable consistency.

Step 14

Spread the icing over the top layer of pastry and allow it to set.

Step 15

Refrigerate the slice for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.

Step 16

Once set, lift the slice out of the baking dish using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1328.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3587.4

Total Fat 196.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 105.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1118.4mg	0%
Sodium 724.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 415.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 289.1g
Protein 47.3g	0%

Vitamin D 335.3IU	0%
Calcium 850.0mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 1222.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 45.9%