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Delicious Classic Vanilla

Delicious Classic Vanilla Slice: A Nostalgic Treat for All

Delicious Classic Vanilla slice is a nostalgic dessert made with flaky puff pastry and silky custard, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Chilled sheets preferred
For the Custard
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Can use regular milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For richness
  • 1/2 cup Water For slurry
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Use more for a sweeter slice
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Can swap for cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Cubed and softened
  • 4 large Egg Yolks For richness and stability
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract / Paste Using vanilla bean elevates flavor
For Serving
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Fine sieve

Method
 

How to Make Delicious Classic Vanilla Slice
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold the chilled puff pastry sheets onto the prepared baking sheets. Dock the surface with a fork.
  3. Bake the sheets for 20–22 minutes until they turn a lovely golden brown.
  4. Combine whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and vanilla in a medium saucepan.
  5. Whisk flour with water in a separate bowl until smooth, creating a slurry.
  6. Temper the egg yolks by gradually whisking in a little of the hot milk mixture.
  7. Cook the custard mixture on medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens.
  8. Strain the custard through a fine sieve and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.
  9. Layer the dessert by placing one puff pastry sheet in the prepared pan, pour custard, and place second sheet on top.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  11. Dust generously with powdered sugar right before serving, then slice into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, serve with fresh berries. Use a serrated knife dipped in hot water to slice neatly.

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