Some quests are endless. Others – such as seeking the perfect vanilla slice – can be concluded in Melbourne’s north-western suburbs, specifically at Dulce Bakehouse, a South American bakery that also nails Aussie high-street classics and French pastries. Since 2017, the family-run Delahey shop has been the only place with a queue on a low-key shopping strip.
In a genius South American twist that nods to the owners’ heritage, the bottom layer is spread with dulce de leche, the rich milk caramel cutting the slice’s creamy sweetness with a touch of bitterness and tang.
Empanadas are non-negotiable. The beef version is filled with braised, paprika-spiced topside wrapped in lard pastry, along with the quirky and satisfying Chilean-style inclusions of one black olive, two sultanas and a slice of boiled egg. Whatever you land on, you’re unlikely to strike any duds.
Must order: The bestselling vanilla slice, with custard shimmering and quivering between crisp, light puff pastry.
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