Halwai May 2, 2024

Ingredients:

• 5 tbsp – vanilla flavoured custard powder
• 3 cups – Milk
• 4 tsp – Sugar
• 1 packet – salt biscuits
• 2 tbsp – coffee decoction [optional but recommended]
• 1 small bar – chocolate

Method:

  1. Method for preparing custard: In a small bowl, add the custard powder to milk and mix well. Keep aside.
  2. On low flame, heat the custard milk. Stir slowly and continuously for 2 – 3 mins. Switch off the stove and cool it down.
  3. It will be thick, but of a dropping consistency.
  4. Method for layering the cake:
  5. Take a square plate/tin and layer the base of the plate with biscuits dipped in coffee decoction.
  6. Above the first layer, spread a generous spoon of custard, then layer another set of biscuits dipped in coffee decoction.
  7. Repeat until you build 3-4 layers. Then grate chocolate over the top layer of biscuits, covering the whole cake.
  8. Refrigerate for a few hours (about 4 hours).
  9. Remove from the fridge about 5 – 10 minutes before serving.
  10. Cut and serve immediately.
  11. For coffee decoction: Take 1/4 cup of hot water, add 1.5 tsp of instant coffee powder and mix well.
  12. Recipe and Image courtesy: Sharmis Passions
  13. http://www.sharmispassions.com/