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Marie Biscuit Milk Tart Squares No Bake

A delightful no-bake dessert featuring a buttery biscuit base topped with silky vanilla custard, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 200 g Marie biscuits
  • 100 g butter, melted
For the Filling
  • 400 ml milk Warm the milk gently.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp custard powder (or arrowroot/cornstarch) Mix into a smooth paste.
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • Pinch cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation of Base
  1. Crush the Marie biscuits until finely broken and mix them with the melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press the biscuit mixture firmly into the base of a square dish until compact and even.
  3. Refrigerate the base until set.
Preparation of Filling
  1. Mix custard powder with a few tablespoons of milk to form a smooth paste.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the remaining milk with sugar until just shy of simmering.
  3. Whisk the custard paste into the warm milk mixture, stirring continuously until it thickens.
  4. Stir in vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon.
  5. Pour the warm custard over the chilled biscuit base and refrigerate until set.
Serving
  1. Cut the tart into neat squares using a sharp knife warmed under running water.
  2. Serve chilled, optionally dusting with cinnamon or garnishing with fresh berries.

Notes

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze squares individually and thaw in the refrigerator before serving. Crush biscuits to a fine texture for the best base.