Delicious Sweet and Flaky Individual Treats (Tesco Custard Slices)

Member Name: lml888v

Product:	Tesco Custard Slices
Date:	11/08/08 (595 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Cool Custard, Sweet Sticky Icing, and Flaky Pastry. Lovely!

Disadvantages: High in cholesterol and calories

'TESCO Custard Slices" are a delicious sweet and flaky treat that can be found in packs of two in the fresh dessert section of the chilled cabinets.


~ Packaging ~

The custard slices are presented in a neat pale blue cardboard box with a cellophane window that affords a clear (and enticing) view of the items within. To the left-hand side of the window is a helpful graphic that responsibly informs you that each individual slice contains 310 calories, 22.4g of sugar, 14.2g of fat, 7.5g of saturates and 0.5g of salt, and how that computes as percentages of your daily allowance. So you cannot plead ignorance!

The box front also states that the product is free of artificial preservatives, flavours, and colours. On the reverse there is the usual information on storage (refrigerate until use by date), ingredients, nutrition and allergy/dietary information. This product cannot be frozen.

You open the box by lifting a flap on the side, and then the clear plastic tray holding the custard slices can be accessed. The tray is cleverly designed with individual compartments that separate and protect, but it is also 'hinged' so that half the tray swings away allowing the slices to be easily removed without any damage.

The cardboard box can be recycled, but the cellophane window and plastic tray go in the main household waste.


~ Look, Smell and Taste ~

The appearance of the individual custard slice is very attractive. The upper and lower slices of flaky pastry are a light golden colour, and in between is a thick layer of firm yet fluffy pale yellow custard. Topping the whole cake is a shiny layer of white icing that is decorated with a delicate feathered design in lemon yellow.

The custard slice has a barely detectable sweet cake-like smell from the flaky pastry; I was unable to notice any aroma from the custard or icing topping.

The pastry has a nice firm consistency that is flaky without being too crumbly, and has a sweet cake-like flavour. The icing top is sticky and very sweet, complimented by the thick layer of custard that adds a clean cool taste. The overall combination is very satisfying, however, it can be a little tricky to eat because as you bite the custard tends to escape and the icing can make your fingers very messy!

Although this is a very nice slice, my personal preference is for the type that has a layer of fresh cream and fruit conserve in place of the custard.


~ Price ~

At time of writing, a box of two Tesco custard slices cost £0.94.


~ Verdict ~

Very high in cholesterol and calories so not for everyday consumption, however, they are great as a reasonably priced occasional treat.


© lml888v 2008

Summary: A great sweet and flaky custard treat!