Description
This Vanilla Custard Slice features flaky puff pastry layers filled with smooth, creamy vanilla custard and topped with a classic pink icing. It’s an easy-to-make dessert reminiscent of a bakery favorite, perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
Custard Filling
- 65 g (½ cup) custard powder
- 610 g (2 ½ cups) milk
- 55 g (¼ cup) caster sugar
Pink Icing
- 500 g (2 ½ cups) icing sugar mixture
- 50-75 g (4-5 tbsp) water (see notes)
- 1-2 drops pink food colouring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Place the thawed puff pastry sheets on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden and puffed. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Make the Custard: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the custard powder, caster sugar, and about 1/3 of the milk until smooth. Gradually add the remaining milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the Slice: Once the pastry sheets are cool, place one sheet on a flat surface or serving tray. Spread the custard evenly over it. Top with the second sheet of puff pastry, pressing gently to adhere, ensuring the custard layer stays intact.
- Prepare the Pink Icing: In a bowl, combine the icing sugar mixture with water, starting with 50 g and adding more gradually to reach the desired consistency—thick but spreadable. Add 1-2 drops of pink food colouring if using, and mix until smooth and evenly coloured.
- Ice the Top: Spoon the pink icing over the top puff pastry layer and spread evenly using a spatula. Allow the icing to set before cutting.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled custard slice for at least 4 hours (or preferably overnight) to allow the custard to set firmly. Cut into 9 squares and serve chilled for best results.
Notes
- Use chilled puff pastry sheets for best puff and flakiness.
- The amount of water in the icing may vary depending on humidity; add water gradually to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Refrigerate the slice to allow the custard to set properly, making slicing easier and cleaner.
- Pink food colouring is optional but provides the classic bakery look—feel free to omit or substitute with other colours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg
