Baked Custard Slice

Indulge in the creamy decadence of this Baked Custard Slice, a classic dessert that layers golden puff pastry with silky, homemade vanilla custard for the ultimate sweet treat. Featuring a rich blend of full cream milk, thickened cream, and vanilla bean paste, this recipe creates a custard that’s luxuriously smooth and bursting with flavor. The crispy, golden pastry sheets sandwich the creamy filling, offering a delightful textural contrast in every bite. Perfect as a standalone dessert or a centerpiece for afternoon tea, this easy-to-make custard slice is dusted with a light sprinkle of icing sugar for an elegant finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a guaranteed wow factor, this dessert is perfect for entertaining or indulging at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 whole Puff Pastry Sheets
• 750 ml Full Cream Milk
• 250 ml Thickened Cream
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste
• 100 grams Caster Sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 75 grams Cornflour
• 75 grams Plain Flour
• 20 grams Butter
• 2 tablespoons Icing Sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Place one puff pastry sheet on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Prick all over with a fork to prevent excessive puffing, and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Repeat the same process with the second puff pastry sheet.

Step 4

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the full cream milk, thickened cream, and vanilla bean paste. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, eggs, cornflour, and plain flour until smooth.

Step 6

Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.

Step 7

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the custard is thick and smooth.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated.

Step 9

Line a square baking dish with baking paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 10

Place one cooled pastry sheet in the bottom of the prepared dish.

Step 11

Pour the hot custard over the pastry base, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 12

Place the second pastry sheet on top of the custard, pressing down gently.

Step 13

Refrigerate the custard slice for at least 2 hours or until completely set.

Step 14

Before serving, dust the top with icing sugar and slice into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1527.1 grams (1527.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3176

Total Fat 179.20g	230%
Saturated Fat 94.40g	472%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 1019mg	340%
Sodium 937mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 317.60g	115%
Dietary Fiber 8.60g	31%
Total Sugars 175.30g
Protein 69.20g	138%

Vitamin D 519IU	2596%
Calcium 1155mg	89%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 1832mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.0%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 40.2%