Fruit and Custard Tarts
Ingredients
For the tarts
• 2 tsp low-fat butter
• 1 tbsp castor sugar
• 3/4 cup plain flour (maida)
• 1 tbsp custard powder
• 1 tbsp low-fat milk
• Plain flour (maida) for rolling and dusting
• Pinch of baking powder
For the low-fat custard
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 2 tbsp custard powder
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
For the topping
• 3/4 cup chopped mixed fruits of your choice
Method
For the tarts
• Sieve together the flour and baking powder.
• Cream the low fat butter and sugar in a bowl with a wooden spoon till light and fluffy.
• Add the flour, custard powder and milk and mix gently to form a dough, using a tablespoon of water if required.
• Knead the dough on a light dusted surface until smooth.
• Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a 100 mm. (4") cirlce using a little plain flour.
• Press each circle into a greased tart mould (approx. 67 mm. (2½") in diameter).
• Prick with a fork at even distances.
• Place them on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C (360°F) for 15 minutes, or until the tarts are golden in colour.
• Remove from mould and cool. Store in an air-tight container.
For the custard
• Mix the custard powder in ½ cup of milk and keep aside.
• Heat the remaining milk with the sugar and mix well.
• Add the custard powder mixture and vanilla essence and cook over a low flame, stirring continuously till the mixture coats the back of the spoon.
• Cool and divide the custard into 8 equal portions. Keep aside.
How to proceed
• Fill each tart with a portion of the custard and refrigerate until the custard is set.
• Just before serving, top each tart with mixed fruits and serve immediately
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