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Vanilla Slice with Grapefruit Icing

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Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic vanilla slice with this simple, weekend-friendly recipe. Using store-bought puff pastry and a ruby grapefruit icing, youll create a beautiful, flaky treat. Start by baking the pastry sheets, then prepare a rich custard with egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla bean paste. Layer the pastry and custard, chill, and top with a glossy grapefruit glaze. Slice into squares and chill for the perfect set. Swap grapefruit for lemon or passionfruit for a different flavor.

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Vanilla Slice with Grapefruit Icing

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Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Vanilla Slice with Grapefruit Icing. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories right here on Sydney News today, of vanilla slices that classic bakery treat with flaky pastry, wobbly vanilla custard, and sweet glaze. This version keeps it simple for your weekend by using two sheets of good store-bought frozen puff pastry and a fresh ruby grapefruit icing for A. Pretty pink twist? Start by pre-heating your oven to 200 degrees Celsius fan, forced. Lay the thawed pastry sheets online trays, top with baking paper, and another tray for weight, then bake about 18 to 20 minutes until golden and crisp. Let them cool fully. Next, whip up the custard in a saucepan with two egg yolks, cast a sugar, corn flour, custard powder, one liter of full cream milk, thickened cream, and vanilla bean paste. Stir over medium heat until it boils and thickens, then mix in butter for a glossy finish. Layer one pastry sheet and a line 20 cm square tin, pour in the warm

1:01custard, top with the second sheet, and chill for hours or overnight. For the glaze, whisk melted butter, icing sugar, grapefruit zest and juice, citric acid, and a drop of red food coloring until smooth and pourable. Spread the glaze on top, chill. Two to four more hours, then slice into 12 squares with a serrated knife, wiping the blade between cuts. Chill everything well for the best set, and swap grapefruit for lemon or passion fruit if you like. This DNN story is thanks to our sponsor details in the description. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-E-Pillow.com

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