Low Fat Classic Vanilla Slice
Indulge guilt-free in the creamy, flaky delight of a Low Fat Classic Vanilla Slice, a lighter twist on the beloved dessert. Featuring reduced-fat puff pastry and a luscious custard filling made with low-fat milk and custard powder, this recipe delivers all the nostalgic flavors without the excess calories. A hint of vanilla adds timeless warmth, while gelatin ensures a perfectly firm texture. With simple techniques like baking the pastry to golden perfection and layering it with silky custard, this dessert is remarkably easy to prepare yet irresistibly elegant. Perfect for sharing, serve these chilled squares at family gatherings or pair them with your favorite tea for a refined treat. Whether you're watching your waistline or simply craving a lighter option, this recipe is sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Reduced-fat puff pastry sheets
- 500 ml Low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 70 grams Low-fat custard powder
- 60 grams Granulated sugar
- 20 grams Cornstarch
- 5 grams Gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Line a baking tray with baking paper and lay out the reduced-fat puff pastry sheets. Prick them all over with a fork to prevent excessive rising.
Bake the pastry sheets in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
In a saucepan, combine the low-fat milk and vanilla extract, then heat gently over medium heat until it is just boiling. Remove from heat.
In a separate bowl, mix the low-fat custard powder, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until well combined.
Gradually whisk the milk mixture into the custard mixture until it is smooth and fully incorporated.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a smooth custard. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin powder in the water. Let it sit for 5 minutes before microwaving for about 10 seconds until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
Stir the dissolved gelatin into the custard mixture and mix well until fully incorporated.
Line a square tin (approximately 20cm x 20cm) with baking paper, ensuring some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Place one baked puff pastry sheet in the base of the tin. Pour the custard mixture over the pastry, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Top with the second sheet of puff pastry, gently pressing down to ensure even contact.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the custard is set firmly.
Once set, remove the vanilla slice from the tin using the baking paper overhang, and cut into squares for serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1180 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 772 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.2 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 652 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 95 mg | 2% | |
*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.
