Tennis Custard Layer Cake with Tennis Biscuits

Layers of creamy custard and buttery crushed Bakers Tennis®
biscuits make this quick and easy yet deliciously decadent
Custard Layer dessert the grand slam of any tea party.

Level MEDIUM
Set Time 4 H
Prep Time 30 MIN
Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS
200 g Bakers Tennis® biscuits
1 L custard (made with custard
powder and milk)
I cup desiccated coconut (optional)
fresh blueberries/ bananas/ strawberries (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Line a loaf tin with baking paper that reaches over the sides so you are able to lift the loaf from the tin when it has set.
  2. Prepare 1 litre custard as per pack instructions, making it slightly thicker than normal.
  3. Place a layer of Bakers Tennis® biscuits flat on the bottom of the loaf tin, then cover with a layer of warm custard, and repeat each layer until all the biscuits and custard has been used.
  4. The final layer should be custard.
  5. Chill until set in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Optional: to decorate with toasted coconut, lightly toast the coconut in a dry pan on the stove.
  7. Be careful that it doesn’t burn.
  8. It should take a few minutes to toast.
  9. Allow to cool.
  10. Carefully lift the custard loaf out of the tin when it has set and place on a serving plate.
  11. Slide the baking paper out (or trim so it remains only underneath the loaf).
  12. Decorate with toasted coconut and fresh fruit before serving (optional).
  13. Delicious when served as a pudding or cake.
  14. Enjoy!