Vanilla Slice

Updated at: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:03:31 GMT

Step 1

Place pastry sheets on ungreased baking trays; prick well with a fork. Bake at 250°C for 5 to 10 minutes or until puffed and golden. Whilst still warm, trim pastry with a sharp knife to a 23cm square. Blend custard powder and sugar with sufficient milk to form a smooth paste; add remaining milk.

Step 2

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens.

Step 3

Cook for 1 minute; remove from heat. Sprinkle gelatine onto hot water; stir briskly until thoroughly dissolved. Stir into custard. Place a piece of dampened greaseproof or plastic wrap flat down on the custard (this prevents a skin from forming). Allow to cool. Add vanilla. Gradually add cream, beating at high speed until well blended. Line sides and base of a 23cm square cake pan with a strip of foil. Place one sheet of cooked pastry on base; pour custard onto base; top with remaining sheet of cooked pastry, pressing down firmly. Dust liberally with icing sugar. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Cut into squares.

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