Pastry: Thick layers of whitish, soft pastry 4/10
Presentation: Interesting and individual effort with distinct layers and chocolate icing 8/10
Value for money: $3.50 - huge cube shaped portion but lacking tastiness 6.5/10
Overall score: 6/10
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Filling: Average bakery custard and fresh whipped cream 6/10
Pastry: Thick layers of whitish, soft pastry 4/10 Presentation: Interesting and individual effort with distinct layers and chocolate icing 8/10 Value for money: $3.50 - huge cube shaped portion but lacking tastiness 6.5/10 Overall score: 6/10
Fancying a leisurely Sunday drive whilst baby B had a nap in the car, I drove out to Craigieburn in search of Hothlyn Bakery. What awaited me was a choice between a traditional custard filled, white iced vanilla slice or a wacky chocolate iced cream/custard combo French vanilla slice. Both selling at $3.50, I opted for the unique option. Positives with this slice are its distinct and generous fillings, making the overall slice big, heavy and at a very reasonable price. Without the cream the custard on its own would be very bland, lacking conviction with any vanilla or egg. The pastry holding this thing together was slightly thicker than usual and was verging on the soggy side and also quite flavourless. The icing ruined the taste of bites containing all elements, therefore I chose to disregard the icing completely after one bite. It’s cheap, powdery chocolate taste was not sweet or decadent, but rather pasty and dry. A half decent reward for my drive to the outer suburbs.
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Anthony
1/21/2018 05:17:20 pm
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