A Simple Vanilla Slice Recipe You Can Totally Make in Five Minutes

In just five minutes, you can whip up this foolproof recipe for vanilla slice. It's a no-fuss recipe that's sure to win rave reviews thanks to the inclusion of vanilla instant pudding mix sandwiched in between two layers of flaky biscuits.

Why We Are So Into This

This recipe for vanilla slice is the simplest, quickest, and most trouble-free one there has ever been. It's just as delicious as the real thing, but requires a fraction of the work and takes a fraction of the time, just like our cheat's custard trifle and our super easy chocolate mousse.

This streamlined version of the traditional sweet from an Australian bakery can be prepared and put together in about five minutes, and the setting time is cut down to one hour rather than remaining in liquid form for twelve hours.

Eggs, gelatine, and custard that has been overcooked are not issues that pertain to this situation. Because it does not require baking, there is no risk of crumbling pastry or oozing custard when it is cut into slices. Additionally, there is no need to worry about squishing the filling out of the sides. Just pure, delicious freedom from anxiety

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What is this Vanilla Slice, exactly?  

This classic sweet from the bakery is a massive hit with customers all over Australia and New Zealand. It is more commonly consumed as a sugary snack than as a dessert (and most frequently after a steaming hot beef pie or sausage roll for lunch). )

It's also known as "custard slice," and in many ways, it's quite comparable to a traditional French dessert called mille-feuille. The classic recipe for vanilla slice consists of two layers of flaky puff pastry that are separated by a layer of custard that has been allowed to set. For an additional dose of sugary goodness, bakeries typically present theirs topped with a layer of icing.

In today's simplified recipe, flaky square biscuits or sweet crackers (formerly known as lattice biscuits) take the place of traditional puff pastry, and instant pudding mix is used in place of traditional custard. This eliminates a large number of the minor issues that, when present, can make the preparation of vanilla slice at home more difficult.

Where We Obtained This Information

During a trip to the campground, Mom first imparted this recipe upon us. She could make it in the trailer in a flash given how simple it is and the fact that it does not require any baking. Because the entire tray was devoured during morning tea, we were relieved to get our hands on a slice or two (along with the recipe) before the treats were even placed on the table.

What You Will Require

• Vanilla Instant Dessert Mix – The brand that we used was Aeroplane. Another well-liked option that is fundamentally the same as the previous one is Cottee's Instant Pudding Mix. Our recipe for cheat's vanilla slice has the simplest and quickest preparation process, does not involve any cooking, and is ready to cut and serve after only one hour in the refrigerator. If you'd rather use custard powder, you can do so; just make sure to follow the instructions on the package when cooking it on the stove and wait until it's cooled before continuing with the recipe below. If you are going to make homemade custard from scratch, you need to ensure that it is cooked for a sufficient amount of time until it is nice and thick. This will ensure that it will set properly and can be cut into slices.
• Cream — For this recipe, we call for thickened cream, which, for our readers in the United States and Canada, is the same thing as heavy cream. We do not advise pouring cream or whipping cream because neither method will produce the desired consistency for the custard to set properly.
• Topping: For this simplified recipe, we recommend a quick sprinkling of icing sugar. It tastes and looks great for such a simple decorative effect, and it's completely optional. It is also significantly less sweet than the traditional icing sugar glaze. Check out the variations section down below for some additional suggestions on toppings and icings.

This is how to make:

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1. The milk and the cream should be poured into a very large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. After adding the vanilla instant dessert mix, beat the mixture until it is thick and creamy, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
2. Baking paper should be used to line a square baking dish, and then a grid of lattice biscuits should be placed inside the dish with the sugar glaze facing down. Pour the whipped dessert mix into the middle, and as you go, work on spreading it out toward the sides and smoothing the top as best you can.
3. On top, arrange another 3x3 grid of lattice biscuits with the glazed side facing up. Place in the refrigerator for one hour to chill and set.
4. After sprinkling with icing sugar and cutting into slices by carefully sliding a knife between the biscuits, sprinkle with more sugar.

Tips from the Wandering Cook

• Prepare the Baking Dish by Lining It With Baking Paper or Aluminum Foil Use a sheet of baking paper or aluminum foil that is a little bit wider than you would typically use to line a baking tray. Because of this, you'll be able to use the edges to carefully remove the slices from the tray.
• Lattice biscuits only have a sugar glaze on one side, so keep the glazed side facing out. To ensure that your slices look their best, place the sugary side down when you are making the bottom layer, and place the sugary side up when you are making the top layer. In the event that you are using baked puff pastry, proceed with the recipe using the cooked side.
• Caution: Instant dessert mix only needs to be whipped for a minute or two before it becomes thick and is ready to be used. If you whip the filling for too long, it might end up looking a little bit more lumpy and less smooth, but you can still use it without any problems.
• Quick-Set: If you are short on time, you can put the tray of vanilla slices in the freezer for half an hour (after you have sliced them) to help them set more quickly. This is an option if you want to save some time.

FAQs

• Puff Pastry - Instead of using lattice biscuits, you can use sheets of puff pastry. Put them on a baking sheet that has been covered with foil, and use a fork to poke holes all over the top of them. This will prevent them from rising to an excessive height while they are baking. Bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius (430 degrees Fahrenheit), then assemble as directed in the following recipe.
• Replace the milk with soy milk and the cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative. You'll end up with a finish that's just as creamy, with a touch of coconut flavor.
• Instant Dessert Mix – If vanilla isn't your thing, try it with a strawberry or chocolate flavored mix instead.
• Extra Flavor: Before whipping the instant dessert mix, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract, almond extract, or lemon extract for extra flavor.
• Icing: Some Australian bakeries have a long-standing custom of serving vanilla slice topped with passionfruit icing. This is a very popular dessert. You can make it by combining one tablespoon of passionfruit pulp and one hundred grams of icing sugar. After combining the ingredients and spreading a thin layer over the top, place the dish in the refrigerator to set before cutting it into portions. If you don't like passionfruit, you could always try it with some lemon juice added to it instead.
• Cream that was left over. Make chocolate matchsticks or chocolate mousse out of it.

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