Indulge in the creamy, flaky delight of a Dairy-Free Custard Slice, a modern twist on a classic dessert that's perfect for those seeking a plant-based alternative. This easy-to-make recipe pairs golden, oven-baked puff pastry with a rich, luscious custard filling made from coconut milk, sweetened with granulated sugar, and brightened with a hint of vanilla and turmeric for a subtle, natural color. The cornstarch-thickened custard ensures a silky-smooth texture, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds a touch of elegance. Serve these chilled slices as a crowd-pleasing treat at gatherings, or enjoy them as an indulgent dessert on a cozy evening. Bonus: it’s dairy-free yet completely irresistible!
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Place the puff pastry sheets on separate baking trays lined with parchment paper. Use a fork to poke holes all over the pastry sheets to prevent them from puffing up too much.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry.
Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering coconut milk mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Add the vanilla extract and turmeric powder, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the custard to cool slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on top.
Place one sheet of baked puff pastry into a suitably sized baking dish.
Pour the slightly cooled custard over the puff pastry sheet in the baking dish, smoothing out the surface with a spatula.
Top the custard layer with the second sheet of baked puff pastry, pressing down gently to ensure it sticks to the custard.
Refrigerate the assembled custard slice for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
Before serving, dust the top layer with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
Slice into portions and serve chilled.
Serving size | (1314.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2024.3 |
Total Fat 37.8g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 10.9g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 583.5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 416.3g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 0% |
Total Sugars 258.1g | |
Protein 7.3g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 74.8mg | 0% |
Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
Potassium 866.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories