Low Fat Milk Tart

Indulge in the creamy comfort of this Low Fat Milk Tart, a healthier twist on the classic South African dessert. Perfectly spiced with a hint of ground cinnamon, this tart features a smooth and velvety custard filling made from low-fat milk, eggs, and vanilla, nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. The recipe cleverly uses cornstarch to achieve thickness without heavy cream, keeping it light yet luscious. Quick to prepare with only 20 minutes of prep time and just 15 minutes in the oven, this guilt-free dessert is ideal for family gatherings or weeknight treats. Serve chilled for a refreshing and satisfying finale to any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups Low-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat margarine, melted
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine 2 1/2 cups of the low-fat milk and salt over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer but do not boil.

Step 3

While the milk is heating, in a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup of milk until smooth and lump-free.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined.

Step 5

Once the milk is simmering, slowly pour it into the egg mixture in a thin stream, stirring constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling. This process is called tempering.

Step 6

Return the egg and milk mixture to the saucepan, and add the cornstarch mixture. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a custard-like consistency (about 3-5 minutes). Do not let it boil.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Step 8

In a separate bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted low-fat margarine and water until it resembles wet sand.

Step 9

Press this graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.

Step 10

Pour the custard over the crust and spread evenly.

Step 11

Sprinkle the top of the tart with the ground cinnamon.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges of the tart are set. The center will firm up as it cools.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1219.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1609.0

Total Fat 47.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 429.6mg	0%
Sodium 2000.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 250.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 163.3g
Protein 44.5g	0%

Vitamin D 384.4IU	0%
Calcium 1037.3mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 333.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.7%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 62.2%