Australian Cream Cheese Slice Recipe

Name: Australian Cream Cheese Slice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup custard powder; 2-2/3 tbsp. icing sugar; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 5 oz. butter; 2-2/3 to 4 tbsp. milk; 10 oz. cream cheese; 2 oz. butter; 2 eggs; 2 oz. sugar; 2 oz. sultanas; 1 lemon, grated rind of; 2 lemon juice

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup custard powder
2-2/3 tbsp. icing sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
5 oz. butter
2-2/3 to 4 tbsp. milk
10 oz. cream cheese
2 oz. butter
2 eggs
2 oz. sugar
2 oz. sultanas
1 lemon, grated rind of
2 lemon juice

1
Pastry: Sift into basin the flour, custard powder, icing sugar and baking powder.
2
Rub in the butter, add sufficient milk to make a stiff dough (approximately 4 to 6 dessertspoons milk).
3
Roll out 2/3 of the pastry and line a greased lamington tin, bringing the pastry 1.5 cm.
4
up the sides.
5
Prick the base and bake in a moderate over for 10 minutes; cool.
6
Filling: Cream butter with the cream cheese until soft and creamy.
7
Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
8
Gradually add to the cream cheese mixture, then beat until smooth.
9
Fold in sultanas, lemon rind and juice.
10
Smooth filling over cooked pastry base.
11
Cut remaining pastry into long strips and place diagonally over filling, lattice fashion.
12
* Brush pastry with milk.
13
Bake in a moderate oven (180 degrees C/350F) 35 to 45 minutes; while still warm.
14
cut into slices; leave in tin until cool, then refrigerate.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup custard powder, 2-2/3 tbsp. icing sugar, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, and more.

Yes, Australian Cream Cheese Slice falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Australian Cream Cheese Slice

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