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Traditional Vanilla Custard Slice

Delightful Traditional Vanilla Custard Slice You Can Make Today

The Traditional Vanilla Custard Slice is a magical dessert with layers of flaky pastry and rich custard, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Traditional
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry pre-rolled frozen sheets
For the Custard
  • 100 g Caster Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 50 g Corn Starch essential for texture
  • 4 large Egg Yolks use high-quality ones
  • 500 ml Milk whole milk or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 2 tsps Vanilla Bean Paste or use vanilla extract
  • 50 g Unsalted Butter for vegan, use dairy-free butter
For Dusting
  • to taste Powdered Sugar dust generously before serving

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking tin
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • baking tray
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Thaw the puff pastry sheets until soft. Fork-pierce the sheets to prevent bubbling while baking. Place one sheet on a baking tray, cover with parchment paper, and weigh it down with another tray. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown, then remove and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Once cooled, take the baked puff pastry sheets and cut one to fit the bottom of a 9-inch square baking tin. The second sheet will serve as the top layer, so trim it accordingly.
  3. In a heat-proof bowl, whisk together the caster sugar and corn starch. Add the egg yolks and mix until combined. Gradually whisk in the hot milk, ensuring no lumps form. Cook on medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until melted and smooth.
  4. Line the baking tin with parchment paper, placing the trimmed pastry at the bottom. Pour the creamy custard over the pastry, leveling it with a spatula for an even surface. Lay the second pastry sheet on top, pressing gently. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.
  5. Once chilled, remove the slice from the tin and peel away the parchment. Score the top layer with a knife and cut into even pieces for serving. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill overnight for best results, and ensure all ingredients are fresh for optimal flavor.

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