The custard square has been a long-standing bakery classic in New Zealand (like this shortbread) for generations. It’s popular in Australia, too, where it’s known as “vanilla slice.” But this dessert ...

Here’s how to make it! Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Place 2 sheets frozen butter puff pastry sheets (thawed) on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. Cover with baking paper and weigh ...

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 ...

I don't know why we only use puff pastry around the holidays. It's such an easy and wonderful thing. Throw a square on top of a pot pie, and now it's elegant. Wrap it around a little sausage and ...