This bakery's mess-free trick will change how you cut vanilla slices forever
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Of all the sweet treats Aussies have been blessed with, the classic vanilla slice has to be one of the greatest. Is anything better than the light and fluffy combination of custard, cream and puff pastry?
But with this delicious treat comes one inevitable struggle—how do we cut it properly?
Some people have different techniques—crumbling the vanilla slices into small pieces or flattening the delicious layers of custard and pastry. But generally, any efforts to cut the pastry leaves a sticky, oozing mess.
Luckily, professional bakers from Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse in Melbourne have come to our rescue with the simple, mess-free trick we've all been waiting for
In a video on their social media, they demonstrated cutting the vanilla slice from the top. However, this technique flattens the pastry's structure and spills its custard filling.
This trick is all about first turning the slice on its side so that your knife is exerting most of its pressure onto the vanilla custard. This 'correct' way to cut it up involves minimal mess and ensures all the layers of the vanilla slice stay intact.
Many of their followers were surprised at this method, with one writing: ‘You mean I can eat them in a way that won’t squish all the custard out!?’
Another asked, ‘Why have I never thought of this?’
A third person declared, ‘I better go get a dozen to try this,’ while someone said: ‘This is actually so helpful.’
However, other social media users noted that they don’t need to cut it to enjoy the delicious pastry.
‘Why are you cutting a vanilla slice? They should be inhaled whole,’ a person remarked.
Another joked: ‘Thank you, but if I start cutting a vanilla slice, I’ve given up on life. I ain’t sharing that.’
‘I just shove the whole thing in my mouth and hope for the best,’ someone shared.
But in the end, this knowledge is out in the open for everyone to benefit from! No more wasteful vanilla slices, and no more mess. It's a win-win!
Craving for one? You might want to buy one from the bakery which does it best! Previously, we shared an article on the winner of 2023 Australia’s Best Vanilla Slice. You can find out who won first place here.
But if you want to enjoy a perfect, mess-free vanilla slice at home, this is the recipe from Four Ingredients you should follow:
Ingredients
SDC members, now that you've heard the mess-free trick to the perfect vanilla slice, there are no more excuses for not making one yourself at home!
What do you think about the cutting technique, members? Do you like vanilla slices? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
But with this delicious treat comes one inevitable struggle—how do we cut it properly?
Some people have different techniques—crumbling the vanilla slices into small pieces or flattening the delicious layers of custard and pastry. But generally, any efforts to cut the pastry leaves a sticky, oozing mess.
Luckily, professional bakers from Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse in Melbourne have come to our rescue with the simple, mess-free trick we've all been waiting for
Professional bakers from Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse shared a technique to correctly cut a vanilla slice. Credit: @fergusonplarresbakehouse/TikTok
In a video on their social media, they demonstrated cutting the vanilla slice from the top. However, this technique flattens the pastry's structure and spills its custard filling.
This trick is all about first turning the slice on its side so that your knife is exerting most of its pressure onto the vanilla custard. This 'correct' way to cut it up involves minimal mess and ensures all the layers of the vanilla slice stay intact.
They advised to turn the pastry to the side for a clean cut. Credit: @fergusonplarresbakehouse/TikTok
Many of their followers were surprised at this method, with one writing: ‘You mean I can eat them in a way that won’t squish all the custard out!?’
Another asked, ‘Why have I never thought of this?’
A third person declared, ‘I better go get a dozen to try this,’ while someone said: ‘This is actually so helpful.’
However, other social media users noted that they don’t need to cut it to enjoy the delicious pastry.
‘Why are you cutting a vanilla slice? They should be inhaled whole,’ a person remarked.
Another joked: ‘Thank you, but if I start cutting a vanilla slice, I’ve given up on life. I ain’t sharing that.’
‘I just shove the whole thing in my mouth and hope for the best,’ someone shared.
But in the end, this knowledge is out in the open for everyone to benefit from! No more wasteful vanilla slices, and no more mess. It's a win-win!
Craving for one? You might want to buy one from the bakery which does it best! Previously, we shared an article on the winner of 2023 Australia’s Best Vanilla Slice. You can find out who won first place here.
But if you want to enjoy a perfect, mess-free vanilla slice at home, this is the recipe from Four Ingredients you should follow:
Ingredients
- 200g packet lattice biscuits
- 600mL cream
- 100g packet vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 passionfruit pulp
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- Line a baking paper on a 20 x 30cm lasagna dish.
- Place a layer of eight lattice biscuits flat side up.
- Mix cream and pudding in a bowl with electric beaters until it thickens
- Place a layer of the creamy mixture over the biscuit base.
- Add another layer of biscuits with their shiny side up.
- Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before topping with passionfruit icing.
- For the icing, mix icing sugar, passionfruit and butter and spread it evenly at the top of the pastry. If required, add more passionfruit.
SDC members, now that you've heard the mess-free trick to the perfect vanilla slice, there are no more excuses for not making one yourself at home!
What do you think about the cutting technique, members? Do you like vanilla slices? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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