Vanilla Slice (Easy Version) Recipe

Name: Vanilla Slice (Easy Version)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry (cut into 8 rectangles or matchsticks); ⅔ cup caster sugar; ⅔ cup cornflour; 3 ¼ cups milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons butter; ½ cup cream (whipped); 2 passion fruit (seeds and juice of); ⅔ cup icing sugar

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 200C (180C fan forced).
2
Place pastry rectangles on line baking tray and bake till golden (5 to 7 minutes - check after 4 minutes).
3
Combine sugar and cornflour in a saucepan, add milk a little at a time and whisk in so you don't form lumps.
4
Bring to the boil, remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla, yolks and butter.
5
Cool with cling wrap pressed onto the surface so a skin doesn't form.
6
When mixture is cold, stir in cream.
7
Split matchsticks in half lenghtways and spoon custard on to the flat side and top with the rounded top second piece.
8
For passionfruit icing, mix the seeds and juice of the passionfruits well with the icing.
9
Spoon over passionfruit icing or just dust with icing sugar.
10
Serve immediately, if not doing so, make up and assemble just before serving, otherwise pastry will go soft, keep pastry in air tight container.

672

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sheet puff pastry (cut into 8 rectangles or matchsticks), ⅔ cup caster sugar, ⅔ cup cornflour, 3 ¼ cups milk, and more.

Yes, Vanilla Slice (Easy Version) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vanilla Slice (Easy Version)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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