1 liter of skimmed or low-fat milk
100 g of cornstarch
1 sachet of vanillin
40 grams of powdered sweetener (if you opt for sugar, add about 60 grams)
Procedure:
Preparation of the milk cream: In a saucepan, pour the milk and add the sifted cornstarch, mixing well with a whisk to avoid lumps. Make sure that the cornstarch has completely dissolved in the milk. Also add vanillin to flavor the cream. Bring the saucepan to medium heat and continue stirring until the cream begins to thicken. Once the cream has reached the desired consistency (it should be thick but fluid), turn off the heat and let it cool. Adding
the sweetener: When the cream is lukewarm, add the sweetener to taste and mix well. Taste to adjust the sweetness level to your liking. Remember that sweeteners can be stronger than sugar, so add gradually and taste from time to time.
Assembling the cake: Pour half of the cream into a cake tin lined with cling film. Level the cream with the back of a spoon to create an even layer. Cover with another layer of cling film and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the cream has completely solidified.
Decoration and serving: Once the first half of the milk cake has solidified, gently pour the remaining cream over the top and level carefully. Return to the refrigerator for at least another 2 hours or until the cake has completely set. When ready to serve, remove the cake from the tin and decorate as desired with fresh fruit, dark chocolate flakes or a sprinkle of bitter cocoa.
Tips and variations:
You can enrich your cold milk cake by adding layers of crumbled wholemeal biscuits between one layer and another of cream. This will add a nice crunch to your cake.
For an extra touch of freshness, you can add a few drops of lemon juice or grated lemon zest to the milk cream before pouring it into the mold.
If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can replace part of the milk with low-fat Greek yogurt.
With this simple and light recipe, you can enjoy the delicious taste of a cake without the guilt. Perfect for those who are on a diet but do not want to give up the pleasure of a refreshing and tasty dessert.
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