Low Fat Custard Cream Biscuits
Indulge in the delightful charm of these Low Fat Custard Cream Biscuits, a healthier take on the classic British favorite! Perfectly balanced between indulgence and wellness, this recipe uses low-fat margarine and yogurt to maintain a rich, buttery texture while cutting down on unnecessary calories. The addition of custard powder gives these biscuits their hallmark creamy flavor, while the light vanilla filling made with icing sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness. Ready in under 35 minutes, these golden, melt-in-your-mouth treats are ideal for a mid-afternoon snack or a tea-time pairing. Enjoy all the comforting nostalgia of custard creams without the guilt—perfect for health-conscious bakers seeking to satisfy their sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams low-fat margarine
- 50 grams caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 150 grams plain flour
- 50 grams custard powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons low-fat yogurt
- 100 grams icing sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the low-fat margarine and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, sift together the plain flour, custard powder, and baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the margarine and sugar mixture, folding gently to combine.
Add the low-fat yogurt to the mix. This will help bind the dough while keeping it moist.
Once the dough is formed, divide it into small balls, approximately the size of a walnut, and place them on the prepared baking tray.
Flatten each ball gently with the back of a fork to create the characteristic custard cream pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a light golden color. Do not overbake.
While the biscuits are cooling, prepare the filling by mixing the icing sugar with a small amount of water to form a thick paste.
Once the biscuits have cooled, spread approximately half a teaspoon of the icing on the flat side of half the biscuits.
Sandwich the remaining biscuits on top to create pairs.
Allow to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your healthier low-fat custard cream biscuits!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.8 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.3 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 255 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.
