Gluten-Free Baked Custard Slice

Delight your taste buds with a velvety-smooth Gluten-Free Baked Custard Slice, a perfect dessert for anyone avoiding gluten without sacrificing indulgence. This recipe layers crisp, golden gluten-free puff pastry with a luxuriously creamy vanilla custard, made from whole milk, heavy cream, and rich egg yolks. The custard is gently thickened with cornstarch for a silky texture that sets beautifully. Topped with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, this no-fuss dessert is as elegant as it is comforting. Ideal for gatherings or as a make-ahead treat, this custard slice is sure to impress with its perfect balance of light pastry crunch and luscious filling. Bake, chill, slice, and savor every bite of this gluten-free classic!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 sheets Gluten-free puff pastry sheets
• 750 ml Whole milk
• 250 ml Heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 100 grams Cornstarch
• 6 Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 20 grams Butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place one gluten-free puff pastry sheet on it.

Step 3

Prick the pastry all over with a fork to prevent it from puffing up too much.

Step 4

Place another sheet of parchment paper on top and then weigh it down with a second baking tray.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 6

Repeat the same process with the second puff pastry sheet and let them cool.

Step 7

In a medium saucepan, combine milk and cream, then add vanilla extract and heat on medium until just before boiling.

Step 8

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until smooth and pale.

Step 9

Slowly add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Step 10

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the custard thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 11

Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and smooth.

Step 12

Allow the custard to cool slightly, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 13

Line a square baking dish (approximately 20 cm) with parchment paper.

Step 14

Place one baked puff pastry sheet in the bottom of the prepared dish.

Step 15

Pour the slightly cooled custard over the pastry base, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 16

Place the second pastry sheet on top of the custard, pressing down gently.

Step 17

Refrigerate the slice for at least 3 hours, or until the custard is set.

Step 18

Once set, lift the slice out of the dish using the parchment paper and generously dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Step 19

Cut into squares and enjoy your gluten-free custard slice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1468.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3028.1

Total Fat 176.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1496.8mg	0%
Sodium 839.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 155.7g
Protein 46.9g	0%

Vitamin D 453.3IU	0%
Calcium 1106.4mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1347.1mg	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: 54.4%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 39.2%