Cream Slices

12 cakes

Rating (585 ratings)

Rate recipe

Ingredients

500g readymade puff pastry
A little plain flour - for rolling
250ml double cream
12 tablespoons raspberry jam
16 tablespoons Siúcra icing sugar
2-3 tablespoons cold water
For the custard
250ml whole milk
3 large egg yolks
70g Siúcra caster sugar
2 level tablespoons cornflour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200 °C/ 400 °F / Gas Mark 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out a large 14″x9″ rectangle of puff pastry. Then cut 12 even pieces and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Lightly prick with a fork then allow to rest for 20 minutes in the fridge.

Bake the puff pastry for 10 to 15 minutes until risen and golden brown. Transfer into a wire rack, to cool completely.

To make the custard. In a saucepan heat the milk and bring to the boil. In a bowl beat the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour together until pale. Then pour the hot milk onto the egg mixture, and stir. Pour it into a clean saucepan. Whisk constantly over a high heat until the custard begins to thicken, continue whisking for one minute. Spoon the custard into a bowl and cover with cling film. Leave to cool and then place in the fridge.

Whip the cream until thick. Cut the puff pastry in half horizontally. Spread one tablespoon of raspberry jam on the bottom of the pastry. Then add a layer of custard, cream and top with the remaining puff pastry.

Mix the icing sugar in a bowl with enough water to make a runny icing. Then drizzle on top of the pastry.To give the puff pastry a shiny look brush with egg wash before baking.

Cook the puff pastry in advance and store in an air tight container

Recipe provided by Louise Lennox

Do you have any questions about our products and services?

Melting marshmallow ghost cookies

Halloween

Help your children get dressed up, put on your own costume, and surprise the family with delightfully spooky treats.

Crispy apple pie

Apple times

One of the last fruits of summer is the apple – delicious, juicy and healthy. And you can use it in so many ways. We not only have delicious recipes for cakes using fresh apples, but also suggestions so you can enjoy your apples for longer, such as apple jam and apple jelly.

New York Baked Cheesecake

Cheesecakes of every kind

How about serving up a creamy, tangy cheesecake rather than a regular cake at your party? Cheesecakes come in many different variations, forms and flavours.

Sea salt chocolate tart

Delicious chocolate

Mmm! What could be better than a rich, sumptuous chocolate cake to lift the spirits – either as an indulgent treat or to round off a meal.

The Labelling Machine

The Labelling Machine

Create simple, pretty labels and table placement cards in a variety of patterns and colours.

Q and A

Helpful tips & ideas for baking. Here you can find answers to common questions.