The name is unassuming, but the Vanilla Slice is an almost iconic dessert in Australia. Much like the chocolate chip cookie in the US, you can find it just about anywhere that pastries are sold, from coffee shops to bakeries. There is even a big competition held every year to find the best slice in the country! Much like chocolate chip cookies, there are just about as many ways to make vanilla slices as there are people to eat them. The standard slice has some sort of pastry bottom and top, and a thick, vanilla custard filling.
INGREDIENTS
2 sheets puff pastry (1 package Pepperidge Farm), defrosted
2 cups milk
1 vanilla bean
2 cups half n’ half
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup custard powder or instant vanilla pudding
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp butter, room temperature
confectioners’ sugar
DIRECTIONS
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