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Vanilla Slice — traditional dish from Melbourne, Australia
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥390kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾42gCarbs
🥑22gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️180 gServing

* Per serving · 180 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Vanilla Slice

How to order / say it
Say it Vanilla Slice — [van-ih-luh slais]
Order I'd like a vanilla slice, please.
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A dessert of thick vanilla custard sandwiched between pastry sheets.

Why try it?

Offering a taste of Melbourne's sweet side, the vanilla slice is a classic dessert found in bakeries across the city. Its popularity is due partly to its indulgent layers and nostalgic appeal.

How it tastes

The custard is creamy and rich, with a strong vanilla flavor, while the pastry is crisp and buttery. The icing on top adds a touch of sweetness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Brought over by European immigrants, the vanilla slice became a local favorite in Melbourne's bakeries by the early 20th century. It's a testament to the city's love for creamy, layered confections.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g puff pastry
  • 🥛 300 g vanilla custard
  • 🍯 100 g icing sugar
  • 🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 5 g vegetarian gelatin (agar-based)
  • 🥛 250 ml milk

Method

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake pastry sheets until golden.
  2. 2 Prepare custard with milk, vanilla, and vegetarian gelatin (agar-based); let it cool.
  3. 3 Layer the custard between baked pastry sheets.
  4. 4 Top with icing sugar, then chill before serving.

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