Creamy Vanilla Slice with Flaky Puff Pastry
Indulge in the delightful experience of crafting your own Creamy Vanilla Slice with Flaky Puff Pastry, a dessert that brings comfort and elegance to any occasion. This exquisite treat features layers of buttery, flaky pastry enveloping a rich, velvety vanilla custard. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dessert is as visually stunning as it is satisfying. Simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow your guests, this creamy delight is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
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 (seeds scraped) or 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking trays with parchment paper. Roll and prick puff pastry sheets, then cover and weigh down.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
- Trim edges of baked pastry to fit an 8×8-inch pan.
- In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt together. Warm milk separately over medium heat.
- Temper egg yolks by adding warm milk gradually into the sugar mixture while whisking.
- Combine mixtures back on the stove and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla seeds and cold butter until smooth.
- Layer custard between puff pastry pieces in the pan, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg