Creamy Vanilla Slice with Flaky Puff Pastry
Indulge in the delightful Creamy Vanilla Slice with Flaky Puff Pastry—a dessert that combines elegance with simplicity. This treat features layers of buttery puff pastry enveloping a rich, creamy vanilla custard, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or celebrating a cozy family night, this dessert is sure to impress. Its versatility allows for creative variations, from adding fresh fruits to experimenting with different extracts. Prepare ahead of time for convenience and let the flavors meld together overnight for an even more indulgent experience. With just a few easy steps, you’ll create a dessert that not only looks stunning but also satisfies your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Classic
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 oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets slightly, prick with a fork, and bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Trim baked pastry edges to fit an 8×8-inch square pan.
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt; add egg yolks and mix well.
- Warm milk in another saucepan; gradually whisk into egg mixture.
- Return mixture to heat and cook while whisking until thickened; remove from heat and stir in vanilla seeds and butter.
- Line a square pan with foil, layer puff pastry on the bottom, pour in custard, top with second pastry layer, press down gently, cover, and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, lift slice out using foil overhang; cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg