Low Fat Baked Custard Slice
Indulge in the creamy goodness of a healthier dessert with this Low Fat Baked Custard Slice, a delightful reimagining of the classic custard slice! Crafted with silky low-fat milk, rich egg yolks, and a hint of fragrant vanilla, this treat offers all the lusciousness of traditional recipes while keeping the fat content in check. A crisp, golden phyllo pastry layers the custard both above and below, creating a beautiful textural contrast. Finished with a sprinkle of warm ground cinnamon, this guilt-free dessert is baked to perfection, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth experience that feels indulgent without compromising your health goals. Perfect for dinner parties or as a light treat after meals, it’s easy to prepare and serves up to eight slices of pure decadence—proving that healthy and delicious can go hand in hand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 ml low-fat milk
- 50 grams cornflour
- 75 grams caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
- 6 sheets phyllo pastry
- 20 grams reduced-fat butter
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 20 cm (8 inch) square baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, heat the low-fat milk gently over medium heat until it's just about to boil, then remove from the heat.
In a separate bowl, mix together the cornflour, caster sugar, and vanilla extract.
Add the egg yolks to the dry mixture and whisk together until well combined and smooth.
Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly until fully combined to ensure no lumps form.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, for about 8-10 minutes until thickened and smooth.
Remove from heat and let the custard cool slightly while stirring occasionally.
Melt the reduced-fat butter in a small saucepan or microwave.
Brush a phyllo sheet with melted butter and place it in the greased baking dish. Repeat the process, using three sheets for the base, ensuring they overlap and cover the bottom entirely.
Pour the warm custard evenly over the phyllo pastry.
Top the custard with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with melted butter as you layer them.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon lightly over the top layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool completely in the dish.
Cut the baked custard slice into squares and serve. Enjoy your low-fat baked custard slice as a delightful dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.2 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 792 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 498 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.7 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.1 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 735 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 236 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
