It’s hard to pin down what exactly a slice is. It’s not quite a pastry nor a biscuit, though a backbone of either adds definition to the creation at hand. Soft fillings – vanilla custard, say, as in a vanilla slice recipe – may be a top order, though an easy slice with the crunch of nuts is just as welcome. And not all slices require time in the oven – some need only the chill of a refrigerator to set. At worst, a slice is a sweet, oblong item that transcends definition; at best, it’s a layered dessert of limitless textures and fillings that keeps us coming back for more.
Here, we have every kind of slice recipe – from easy slices like a caramel slice to more time-consuming slice recipes such as Sweet Envy’s chocolate caramel slice. Whether you’re after a slice recipe to make for a party or just feel like an afternoon sweet treat, these slice recipes are the ones to turn to.
Yuzu vanilla slice
Yuzu and custard is the flavour combination you didn’t know you needed.
Rhubarb, lime and coconut slice
It’s all about that tang and texture.
Lemon cheesecake slice with citrus jelly
Recipe for lemon cheesecake slice with citrus jelly.
Lemon verbena custard slice with passionfruit
The custard slice receives a modern glow-up.
Honey-caramel almond slice
Recipe for honey-caramel almond slice.
Gluten-free passionfruit coconut slice
This gluten-free coconut slice has a macadamia and cashew crust, matched with a passionfruit for a tasty and crunchy tropical dessert.
Chocolate-peanut butter popcorn bars
Popcorn, peanut butter and bitter chocolate combine in this gluten-free, no-bake, salty-sweet treat that’s greater than the sum of its parts.
Vanilla slice
Sink your teeth into a slice of nostalgia.
Jordan Toft’s mandarin and yoghurt frozen slice
Part sorbet, part gelato, part meringue. This slice has it all.
Pistachio baklava
We think the layering process of baklava is like meditation. The eating, meanwhile, is pure joy.
Spiced banana and walnut slice with mascarpone frosting
Recipe for spiced banana and walnut slice with mascarpone frosting.
Chocolate, sour-cherry and oat slice
This is like a luxe version of the school lunchbox slice. The oaty base is still there, but in this reboot it’s studded with crunchy cacao nibs and satisfyingly tart sour cherries. A truffle topping gives it a rich finish.
Pear crumble slice
Our pear crumble slice combines a sweet pastry with soft caramelised pears for a delicious treat.
Galaktoboureko
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for galaktoboureko by Hellenic Republic in Melbourne.
Sweet Envy’s caramel galactic bars (aka fancy Mars Bar slice)
The celebrated Hobart pastry shop have an sophisticated take on the classic chocolate-caramel slice.
Violet honeycomb truffle slice
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for violet honeycomb truffle slice.
Burnt-honey and ricotta gelato slice
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for burnt-honey and ricotta gelato slice.
Baklava
Sweet and laced with spice, this Middle Eastern filo favourite is also an alleged aphrodisiac.
Passionfruit vanilla slice
Our timeless dessert recipe for passionfruit vanilla slice.
Hazelnut custard slice
It’s a vanilla slice, but with Nutella inside, and a coffee-chocolate icing on top.
Lemonpi’s peanut and miso shortbread bars
These tasty fingers of butterscotch-topped shortbread are an ideal balance of sweet and salty flavours.
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