Pages

Monday 9 April 2012

Swiss QUAVA Tart...its delicious!

Serves: about 12
Tart pan: 30x20x5 cm
Making time: 20 - 30 min
Setting time: at least 3 hours

You will need:
  • 1 swiss roll
  • 1 tin guava’s (825g)
  • 60 ml custard powder
  • 60 ml water
  • 1 tin of condensed milk
  • 250 ml smooth cottage cheese
  • 125 ml lemon juice
  • 25 ml red jelly
  • 250 ml cream (optional)
  • 5 ml vanilla essence (optional)
  • Castor sugar (optional)

Do the following:
Cut the Swiss roll into thick slices, and arrange in the tart pan (about 30x20x5).


Mash the guavas with its juice in a saucepan and bring to boil for about 3 min. Then mix the custard powder with the water and add it to the guava’s, boil for another minute or so, and spread the hot guava mix over the Swiss roll, and allow to cool down.

Beat the condensed milk, cottage cheese, jelly and lemon juice and spread over the guava layer.
Put in refrigerator to set.

When serving, whip the cream, castor sugar and vanilla essence together and serve a dollop with the tart.

Tip:  If serve with tea, add a mint leave or lavender for a finishing touch!