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.
The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph Merbein
Where to buy
All good bakeries sell Snot Blocks. .. and just about every bakery claims to make the "BEST" snot block! Traditional are best.
Make Your Own Vanilla Slice
Good recipe
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