Cyprus Dessert

Makes9 servings (9 squares)
Prep Time50 min
Waiting Time2 hr
Baking Time30 min
Total Time3 hr 20 min
Calories230
Made withSplenda Granulated

Ingredients

For the syrup

1 cup water (250 ml)
1 tsp vanilla extract
9 heaped tbsp Splenda Granulated (20 g)

For the cake

2 eggs
50 ml vegetable oil
½ cup shredded coconut (30 g)
½ cup chopped walnuts (50 g)
½ cup breadcrumbs (60 g)
8 g skimmed milk powder
½ sachet baking powder
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
5 heaped tsp Splenda Granulated (17 g)

For the pudding

500 ml semi-skimmed milk
½ cup cornflour (70 g)
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 heaped tbsp Splenda Granulated (17 g)

For the topping

3 tbsp desiccated coconut (30 g)

Nutrition Info Per Serving
% Daily Value*
Energy230 kcal294.87%
Total Fat14.37 g18.42%
Total Carbohydrate15.32 g5.57%
Fibre2.59 g9.25%
Protein5.51 g11.02%
Salt66.75 g24.27%

Instructions

1. Prepare the syrup

1

Bring the water and 20 g (9 heaped teaspoons) of Splenda Granulated to the boil. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and leave to cool completely.

2. Make the cake

2

In a large bowl, beat the eggs with 17 g (5 heaped teaspoons) of Splenda Granulated. Add the vegetable oil, skimmed milk powder, baking powder, and bicarbonate of soda, and mix well.
Stir in the shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, and breadcrumbs until evenly combined.

3

Grease a square baking tin, pour in the batter, and smooth the surface.
Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for 30 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch.

3. Prepare the custard

4

In a small saucepan, whisk together the milk, cornflour, and Splenda Granulated. Bring to the boil over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened.
Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and allow to cool.

4. Assemble the dessert

5

Once the cake is baked, pour the cooled syrup evenly over the warm cake. Leave it to cool completely. Spread the cooled custard over the top using a spatula, then sprinkle with desiccated coconut. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours before slicing into squares.

The Cyprus Dessert made with Splenda is ready, enjoy!

* If sugar had been used instead of Splenda, one slice would have been 320 calories!

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