Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Creamy Vanilla Slice with Flaky Puff Pastry. This elegant dessert features crisp layers of puff pastry enveloping a rich, velvety custard infused with aromatic vanilla. Perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to dinner parties—this recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows for impressive presentation. Dust it with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries or whipped cream for an unforgettable treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (thawed)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 3½ cups whole milk (warm)
- 6 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp vanilla bean paste)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly and prick all over with a fork. Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add egg yolks and mix well.
- Warm milk in another saucepan until steaming, then gradually pour into the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
- Return mixture to heat and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in vanilla seeds and cold butter until melted.
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with foil, place one pastry layer at the bottom, pour custard on top, then add the second pastry layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 140mg