Passionfruit Vanilla Slice
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this luscious Passionfruit Vanilla Slice, a show-stopping combination of creamy vanilla custard, golden puff pastry, and zesty passionfruit icing. This recipe perfectly balances textures and flavors, with a smooth, rich custard sandwiched between buttery, crisp pastry layers. The vibrant passionfruit icing adds a tropical twist, creating a stunningly glossy finish that will captivate your guests. Ideal for entertaining or satisfying your sweet tooth, this slice requires minimal prep time but delivers bakery-quality results in every bite. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, this no-fuss dessert is your ticket to a slice of heaven.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry
- 500 ml whole milk
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 75 grams cornstarch
- 150 grams caster sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 200 grams powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons passionfruit pulp
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
Place the puff pastry sheets on the prepared trays. Pierce the pastry all over with a fork to prevent it from puffing too much during baking.
Cover the pastry with another layer of parchment paper and place another baking tray on top to weigh it down. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream, and vanilla bean paste. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, caster sugar, and egg yolks until smooth.
Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, then return the mixture to the saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and begins to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until smooth. Allow the custard to cool to just warm, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
Once the pastry is cool, trim both sheets into even rectangles to fit a slice tin or baking dish. Place one sheet in the bottom of the tin.
Spread the chilled custard evenly over the pastry base, then top with the second sheet of pastry, pressing down gently to level the layers. Refrigerate while preparing the icing.
To make the icing, mix the powdered sugar, passionfruit pulp, and boiling water in a bowl until smooth and spreadable.
Spread the passionfruit icing evenly over the top layer of pastry. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
To serve, use a sharp knife to slice into portions, cleaning the blade between slices for neat edges. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 342.5 g | 439% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.1 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 2764 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 767.6 g | 279% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 390.4 g | ||
| Protein | 67.0 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.5 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 803 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1553 mg | 33% | |
*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.
