How To Make a South African Custard Slice
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- 30 Jan 2023
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Can you remember when your mom would take you to your local Pick 'n Pay bakery to buy a custard slice?
I sure do!
It's a perfect blend of rich and creamy with layers of custard, pastry and icing. It's like heaven in your mouth. Every bite is guaranteed to transport you back to your childhood.
Today's recipe is inspired by one of Abigail Donnelly’s memories from growing up in Zimbabwe. She remembers how her Ouma would take her to the bakery to buy custard slices.
We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.
Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
For the rough puff pastry:
198 g butter, frozen and grated
325 g flour
a pinch of salt
198 g butter, frozen and grated
8–10 T ice-cold water
a pinch of salt
1 T lemon juice
8–10 T ice-cold water
1 T lemon juice
For the filling:
1½ cups milk
1½ cups cream
3 T butter
1 vanilla pod, seeded
1 t fresh nutmeg grated
150 g caster sugar
½ cup water
50 g cornflour
6 free-range eggs, separated
For the icing:
3 T fresh lemon juice
200 g icing sugar, sifted
3 T water
100 g cocoa powder, sifted
Pro Tip: Everything has to be cold when making custard slices.
Step 1 : In a glass bowl, combine flour and salt.
