The fundamental difference between a custard slice and a Napoleon or mille feuille is its relative simplicity. While the latter two are multistorey constructions of puff pastry and assorted possible ...

This thick, luscious slice is perfumed with orange and cinnamon, and is best enjoyed with a strong cup of tea or coffee. serves 1. For the sugar syrup, combine sugar, juice, water and cinnamon in a ...

What is custard? It’s basically a sweet gooey thing that tastes good. But what about custard powder? If you’ve been to the U.K. or Australia or tried to make a recipe from a U.K. or Australian ...

I would like to apologize to vanilla. Vanilla, I have not been fair to you; I have taken you for granted. Like a lot of people who consider “Death by Chocolate” not the name of a dessert but a ...

Custard powder makes a delicious dessert but also has a rather less savoury potential – in certain conditions, it can be a powerful explosive. Instant custard powder is a staple of many kitchens. Just ...

I tend to bake the pastry a little darker for this recipe than I would usually bake puff pastry. It adds crispness. You can make one large slice and very methodically cut this into squares if you like ...