Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of this Creamy Vanilla Slice with Flaky Puff Pastry, a dessert that combines layers of golden, flaky pastry with a rich and luxurious vanilla custard. Perfect for any occasion, this elegant treat is sure to impress guests or provide a sweet escape during a quiet evening at home. Each bite reveals the harmony of buttery pastry and silky custard, making it a sophisticated yet approachable dessert that even novice bakers can master. With its beautiful presentation dusted in powdered sugar, this creamy delight will surely become a favorite addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (thawed)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 3½ cups warm whole milk
- 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 and prick with a fork. Place on trays, cover with parchment, and weigh down.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
- Trim edges of cooled puff pastry to fit an 8×8-inch pan.
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add egg yolks and mix well.
- Warm milk in another saucepan without boiling.
- Slowly temper eggs with warm milk mixture; then combine back into the saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla seeds and cold butter until smooth.
- Line the pan with foil, place one pastry layer at the bottom, pour in custard, then top with another pastry layer. Chill for at least four hours or overnight.
- Cut into squares using a serrated knife and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Experiment by adding fruit layers or alternative flavorings like almond extract to customize your slice. Ensure thorough cooling before assembling to maintain the integrity of the layers.