Vanilla slice is a delicious and classic pastry that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It consists of two layers of puff pastry filled with a creamy vanilla custard and topped with a layer of fondant icing. The combination of the flaky pastry, creamy custard, and sweet icing makes this dessert a truly indulgent treat. Vanilla slice can be found in many bakeries and cafes, but it can also be easily made at home with a little bit of effort. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make a perfect vanilla slice, as well as some tips and tricks for achieving the best results. We will also explore the history of this iconic dessert and discuss some of the variations that can be made to the classic recipe. So, whether you are a seasoned baker or a complete novice, we hope that you will find this article helpful and inspiring.
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VANILLA SLICE - KREMPITA
This Serbian recipe caught my eye both for the ingredients, which are readily accessible in my kitchen, & the clever cutting of the top pastry to delineate servings neatly. Medena's picture of the slice at her wonderful site certainly caught my eye as well! www.cafechocolada.blogspot.com Thank you Medena!
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pastry:.
- Let the puff pastry sheets thaw, the roll them out on a lightly floured surface, and bake according to directions on a jelly roll pan.
- Let them cool, and then cut out the shape according to the size of the square pan - 9 inch x 13 inch.
- Once you cut them to the shape of the pan, cut one sheet into squares (I made 12); that will be the top of the cake.
- Cream:
- Mix egg yolks with sugar, until frothy. Add a cup of milk (out of the 6 1/3 cups), and corn starch, and mix well. Set the reminder of milk with vanilla sugar added, to boil, and when it comes to a boil, slowly mix in the yolk mixture, and stir constantly for a minute. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and let cool completely. When cooled, add the whipped whipping cream, whipped with a stabilizer.
- Put the whole sheet on the bottom of the pan, and spread the filling over it. Arrange the cut out sheet on top.
- Refrigerate for few hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.3, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 154.6, Sodium 178.4, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 16.9, Protein 9.2
VANILLA SPICE SLICE AND BAKE COOKIES
I love slice and bake cookies. You can dip half of the cookie in white or chocolate icing if you like. I leave them plain usually. Make this dough and put it in your freezer until ready to use.
Provided by MARIA MAC
Categories Dessert
Time 22m
Yield 80 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer, gradually adding sugar and beating well. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Combine flour, soda, salt and spices; add to butter mixture, beating well. Stir in pecans.
- Shape dough into two 12-inch rolls. Wrap in wax paper and chill at least two hours.
- Unwrap rolls and cut into 1/4-inch slices and place on ungreased (or Silpat-lined) baking sheets.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly on baking sheets, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Note: Dough can be frozen for several months. Slice dough while frozen and bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.5, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 25.3, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 0.4
KREMPITA OR VANILLA SLICE
There are many variations on this very simple desert, but here's my take on it. Sounds and looks difficult and time consuming but it really isn't. But don't tell anyone! Cooking time is actually cooling time to set.
Provided by veraj9170
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place pastry on flat tray and bake for 15 minutes at 350.
- To make cream (filling), mix egg yolks with flour and some cold milk. Boil milk with vanilla extract, sugar and orange zest. pour milk slowly to egg mixture, constantly mixing. Simmer on very low heat for 10 minutes constantly mixing. Remove from heat and add dissolved gelatin in some cold water. Mix well. Let the filling cool off.
- Mix vanilla sugar with some cream and add to filling while still warm. Spread filling over baked pastry, top with whipped cream and cover with second baked pastry sheet. Place into refrigerator and cut vanilla slices just before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with fresh fruit in season.
VANILLA SLICE
This is an easy way to prepare classic Vanilla Slice, which is a popular custard-based Australian dessert. Prep/cooking time doesn't include minimum chilling time.
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Puddings
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place defrosted puff pastry sheets (use two trays, if necessary) on baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- 3. While pastry is cooling, line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or saran wrap, making sure the foil or wrap comes up over the sides. Place one sheet of pasty at the bottom of the pan, trimming the corners if necessary to make it fit the pan. Press down gently until pastry is relatively flat.
- 4. Pour the milk into a medium saucepan. Cut the vanilla bean in half and add it to the milk. Bring milk up to a simmer, then remove from heat. Scrap the seeds from the vanilla bean into the milk.
- 5. In a medium bowl, whisk together half n' half, sugar, cornstarch, custard powder or pudding mix, and egg yolks until very smooth. Pour into the saucepan with the vanilla milk, whisking to combine. Turn up heat to medium and, whisking frequently, cook until mixture comes to a boil and is very thick. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and butter, continuing to stir until butter melts. Pour into prepared pan on top of the sheet of pastry and smooth into an even layer.
- 6. Gently press remaining sheet of pastry - corners trimmed if necessary - on top of the custard layer. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- 7. Slice a knife around the sides of the pan (to loosen the custard from the edges of the pan), then use the overhanging foil or saran wrap to easily lift the dessert from the pan. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar before slicing.
VANILLA SLICE
Thick and rich custard between puff pastry sheets makes a wonderful snack or dessert.
Provided by Kaybee
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Pudding Pie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Unfold puff pastry sheets, and place flat onto baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and puffed. Set aside.
- Combine the sugar, custard powder and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Mix in just enough milk to form a paste, then gradually mix in the rest. This will prevent lumps from forming. Add the butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until thick. You may need to use a whisk to ensure a smooth consistency. When the mixture comes to a simmer, cook stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the egg yolks and vanilla.
- Line a 9 inch baking dish with aluminum foil. Place one of the baked pastry sheets in the bottom of the dish. Spread the custard filling in an even layer over the pastry, and top with the other sheet.
- Mix the confectioners' sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk, and a dash of vanilla to make an icing. Spread over the top of the pastry. Refrigerate until the custard layer is firm. Remove from the pan and slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 130.5 mg, Sugar 24.2 g
VANILLA SLICE
This is the easiest Vanilla Slice that can be made and is certianly one of the nicest
Provided by Jaded spoon
Categories Other Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Place one sheet of puff pastry onto a lined flat tray. Prick all over with a fork to stop pastry rising too much. Cook in a hot oven, 200-220C till golden brown. Repeat with the second sheet. Allow to cool
- 2. Using a mixer, add the cream, milk and pudding powder into a bowl and mix till light, thick and fluffy. Spoon onto cooled pastry sheet, smooth out to edges and top with the other cooled pastry sheet.
- 3. Sprinkle with icing sugar and keep refridgerated till you need it. Use serrated knife to cut into slices. Serve with fresh berries or just as is.
VANILLA SLICE
Make and share this Vanilla Slice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Wendys Kitchen
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180 Degrees Celsius.
- Place pastry on 2 lightly greased baking sheets.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- Using electric beater, beat cream until soft peaks form.
- Put vanilla pudding in another bowl and whisk in milk.
- Quickly fold whipped cream into pudding mix and spread over top of one of the pastry sheets.
- Put the other pastry sheet on top, flat side facing upwards.
- Sift icing sugar into bowl, stir in butter and water, and spread this over the top of the pastry.
- Leave for 15 minutes to set.
- Cut using serrated edge knife - into 12 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.5, Fat 27.3, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 42.2, Sodium 340.2, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 28.1, Protein 4.8
Tips:
- For a crispy pastry, use a combination of butter and margarine in the dough. Butter adds flavor, while margarine helps create flaky layers.
- When rolling the pastry, keep it cold. This will prevent the butter from melting and making the pastry tough.
- Blind bake the pastry crust before filling it. This will help prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- Use a high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor. Pure vanilla extract is made from real vanilla beans and has a richer, more complex flavor than imitation vanilla extract.
- Don't overcook the custard filling. Overcooked custard is thick and rubbery, so remove it from the heat as soon as it has thickened.
- Chill the vanilla slice completely before serving. This will help the custard set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Vanilla slice is a classic dessert that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dessert to make, but it is always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy custard filling and flaky pastry crust, vanilla slice is a delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion.
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