Custard Slice

A custard slice is a popular bakery treat featuring a thick layer of smooth, creamy vanilla custard sandwiched between two layers of flaky puff pastry, often topped with a simple white or chocolate icing. It is a staple in bakeries across the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, where it's known by regional names like 'vanilla slice' or 'krembo'.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert, with the pastry providing refined carbohydrates and the custard and icing contributing significant sugar and saturated fat. A typical slice offers minimal protein but is a source of calcium from the dairy, with a rough calorie count between 300 and 450 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	5.5 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	220 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	100 mg
Vitamin A	150 µg
Vitamin D	1.0 µg
Vitamin B12	0.3 µg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Cholesterol	55 mg

Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the custard slice is a beloved, nostalgic comfort food, often enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee as a classic 'fika' or afternoon break. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of an energy-dense treat, where the combination of fats and sugars creates a highly palatable but indulgent snack.