Creamy Vanilla Slice with Flaky Puff Pastry
If you’re in search of a dessert that is both luxurious and comforting, this Creamy Vanilla Slice with Flaky Puff Pastry is the answer! This delightful treat features layers of flaky puff pastry filled with rich vanilla custard, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether it’s for a busy weeknight or a festive gathering, this dessert is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table. With its ease of preparation and make-ahead convenience, you can whip it up effortlessly and enjoy every bite. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish that will leave your guests raving about this classic dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets of puff pastry (thawed)
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3½ cups whole milk (warm)
- 6 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry sheets slightly, prick with a fork, and bake on parchment-lined trays for 35–45 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Trim edges to fit into an 8×8-inch pan.
- Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan; add egg yolks and mix well.
- In another saucepan, warm milk until steaming but not boiling.
- Gradually whisk warm milk into the egg mixture to temper; then return to heat and cook while whisking until thickened (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla seeds and cold butter until melted.
- Line the pan with foil, place one pastry layer at the bottom, pour custard over it, top with another pastry layer, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, cut into squares, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 160mg