Vanilla Slice - Snot Block Vanilla Slice - Snot Block

Snot block, box, brick, pus pie, phlegm sandwich, slices and cakes.

A traditional Vanilla Slice is a rectangular pastry consisting of thick custard sandwiched by flaky puff pasty topped with vanilla icing.

There are many variations with flavoured custards and icings including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, raspberry or passion fruit. Variations also include squares, cake slice (triangle), topped with fruit, wavered and layered pastry

Regardless of variations and origins, a snot block is very Australian with it's origin not known. The Australian vanilla slice is probably a version of the 'mille-feuille' which originated in France.

The term 'Snot Block' is due to the consistency of the custard.

Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph

Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph is an annual competition (1998) for the best vanilla slice baker.. Judging criteria include "when tasted, should reveal a custard with a creamy smooth texture and a balance of vanilla taste with a crisp, crunchy pastry topped with a smooth and shiny glaze/fondant".

The competition has been held in many country towns including Ouyen and Merbein in northwest Victoria.

Where to buy

Every bakery claims to make the "BEST" snot block! Traditional are best. We're not sure who voted but a sign on Gusto Bakery in Fairfield says Voted the Best Vanilla Slice in Melbourne.

Good recipe

taste.com.au

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