Vanilla Slice Recipe: Creamy Aussie Classic Vanilla
Ingredients
- 2sheets frozen puff pastry
- 750 mlfull-fat milk
- 300 mlpure cream
- Seeds of 1 vanilla bean or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5egg yolks
- 150 gcaster sugar
- 60 gcornflour
- 40 gcustard powder
- 40 gunsalted butter
- 1 pinchsalt
- 3 cicing sugar mixture
sifted
- 3 tbspboiling water or warm milk
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- Optional: passionfruit pulp or lemon juice
Directions
- 1
Prepare the tin: Line a 20 cm square tin with baking paper so it overhangs on all sides.
- 2
Bake pastry: Heat oven to 200 C. Place each pastry sheet on a lined tray, prick all over, cover with baking paper and another tray. Bake 15 minutes. Remove top trays and bake 5 to 8 minutes more until golden. Cool fully. Trim to fit the tin.
- 3
Heat milk and cream: Add milk, cream and vanilla to a saucepan. Warm until steaming.
- 4
Whisk yolks and dry mix: In a bowl whisk yolks, sugar, cornflour and custard powder until smooth.
- 5
Temper and thicken: Slowly whisk in the hot milk mixture. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium heat whisking until thick and bubbling. Continue whisking for 1 minute to cook out the starch.
- 6
Finish custard: Remove from heat. Whisk in butter and salt until glossy.
- 7
Assemble: Place one pastry sheet into the tin. Scrape hot custard over and level. Top with the second pastry sheet. Chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
- 8
Ice and slice: Mix icing sugar with vanilla and enough boiling water to make a thick icing. Spread over the chilled slab. Chill 30 minutes, then slice into neat squares with a hot dry knife.
Vanilla Slice Recipe: Creamy Aussie Classic Vanilla
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About this Recipe
The Ultimate Creamy Aussie Classic Vanilla Slice Recipe
Indulge in a true Australian classic dessert with this authentic Vanilla Slice recipe! Forget bland imitations – this is the creamy vanilla slice you remember from your childhood bakery, perfected for your home kitchen. We're talking about that delightful contrast of crisp, golden puff pastry sandwiching a generous, thick layer of luscious vanilla bean custard, all crowned with a smooth, sweet icing. Whether you prefer a classic vanilla glaze or a tangy passionfruit finish, this recipe delivers that irresistible, nostalgic flavour.
What makes our Aussie Vanilla Slice truly special is the dedication to a perfectly set custard. Using a careful blend of full-fat milk, pure cream, egg yolks, caster sugar, cornflour, and custard powder, we create a rich, stable filling that slices beautifully without squishing. No messy slices here – just clean, elegant squares of pure dessert heaven. The secret to that crisp pastry base and lid is also key, providing the perfect textural counterpoint to the silky smooth custard.
This dessert recipe is perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to a celebratory gathering. It yields a generous 16 servings, making it ideal for sharing. Elevate your baking game and impress your family and friends with a genuine taste of Australia.
Practical Tips for Success:
- Chill Time is Crucial: Allow ample time for the custard to set completely in the fridge for the neatest slices.
- Pastry Perfection: Ensure your puff pastry is baked until deeply golden and crisp to hold up to the creamy filling.
- Icing Variations: For a classic vanilla taste, use vanilla extract in your icing. For a tangy twist, substitute some of the water with passionfruit pulp or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Get ready to create a truly memorable Australian dessert that will have everyone asking for more!