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Marie Biscuit Milk Tart Squares No Bake

A no-bake dessert combining a crunchy biscuit base with a silky vanilla custard, lightly spiced with cinnamon.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: International
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 200 g Marie biscuits Crushed finely to resemble coarse sand
  • 100 g butter, melted Used to bind the biscuit base
For the filling
  • 400 ml milk Divided into portions for thickening the custard
  • 1/2 cup sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp custard powder (or arrowroot/cornstarch) Used to thicken the custard
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence For flavor
  • 1 pinch cinnamon To enhance flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the Marie biscuits finely until they resemble coarse sand. You can use a food processor or a rolling pin.
  2. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter until evenly moistened.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a square or rectangular dish (about 20×20 cm). Chill in the refrigerator to set.
Filling
  1. In a small bowl, whisk the custard powder with a few tablespoons of the milk to form a smooth paste.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the remaining milk and sugar over medium heat until warm. Gradually whisk in the custard paste until mixture thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla essence and cinnamon.
Assembly
  1. Pour the warm custard over the chilled biscuit base and spread it evenly.
Chill and Serve
  1. Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours or overnight until fully set. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Dust each square with cinnamon or a toasted almond before serving. Allow to rest at room temperature for about a minute before eating.