Pastry: Thin, but softened from moisture 5/10
Presentation: Well proportioned with decorative icing 7.5/10
Value for money: $5.40 - medium portion, messy but lacking overall 6/10
Overall score: 6.25/10
I might have missed the memo which made this vanilla slice ‘French’ with a somewhat standard custard between pastry construction and fondant iced top. There wasn’t any additional cream or tri pastry (a la Mille-feuille) to note. The slice itself looked promising but when handled it was evident it had been in the fridge for a while. The sogginess of the pastry coupled with the hot sun made this thing melt in transit from hand to mouth. The pastry lacked firmness and flake, the custard missing noteworthy vanilla content and an airy whipped texture. The icing proved messy and sweet, with the chocolate remaining as the main after taste.
I’ve seen Banjo’s in Victoria before but always resisted the temptation to sample. This was my first Banjo’s experience, and it was OK, but not breath taking, especially with the slightly higher than average price for a medium sized snot block.