Vanilla Slice
Vanilla Slice is a classic of Hungarian pastry-making, and it's always a pleasure to prepare and taste. The combination of crumbly puff pastry and light vanilla cream creates perfect harmony. This recipe is simple yet elegant, making it an ideal choice for any festive occasion or family gathering.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry thinly and cut it into two equal-sized rectangles.
2
Bake the pastry sheets in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool completely.
3
Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and place them in a saucepan with the milk. Heat until just simmering, but do not boil.
4
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly pour in the hot milk while whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking.
5
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the cream thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
6
Whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled vanilla cream.
7
Place one pastry sheet on a serving tray. Spread the vanilla cream mixture evenly over the top. Place the second pastry sheet on top.
8
Dust the top generously with powdered sugar. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cream to set.
9
Before serving, slice into portions and garnish with fresh fruit or chocolate shavings, if desired.
