Berry Custard Bars

Name: Berry Custard Bars
Ingredients: 1/2 cup gluten free all purpose flour; 4 1/2 ounces ricotta cheese low-fat fresh; 1/4 cup gluten-free icing sugar; 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder; 4 eggs + 1 egg white; 1/2 cup low-fat milk; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; forest fruit to serve; plain yogurt to serve

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup gluten free all purpose flour
4 1/2 ounces ricotta cheese low-fat fresh
1/4 cup gluten-free icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
4 eggs + 1 egg white
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
forest fruit to serve
plain yogurt to serve

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease and line a 12x8 inch rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
2

In a food processor, process flour, ricotta, powdered sugar and baking powder until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add 1 egg and 1 tbsp cold water. Process until mixture forms a ball. Roll into a 14x10 inch rectangle. Use to line prepared pan. Trim edges. Line with parchment paper, fill with pie weights and bake for 15 mins. Remove weights and paper. Bake for 5 mins, or until light brown. Let cool for 15 mins.
3

Reduce heat to 350°F. Whisk together remaining eggs and egg white. Add milk, sugar and vanilla. Whisk until combined. Transfer to tart shell and bake for 20 mins. Sprinkle nutmeg evenly over custard. Bake for 10 mins, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool then chill. Cut into pieces. Serve with berries and yogurt.