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Angel Food Layers with Chocolate Custard and Kiwi

  • To make custard: In a double boiler whisk together 1 cup fat-free milk, ½ cup sugar or sugar substitute, ¼ cup egg substitute, 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 Tbsp. cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. flour.
  • Set over simmering water. Cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking occasionally until mixture starts to thicken.
  • Whisk constantly until custard is thick and smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and cook for 1 minute, whisking occasionally.
  • Remove top of double boiler and let custard cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Place plastic wrap directly on the custard and refrigerate for up to four days.

To assemble:

  • Cut half of a 9-inch angel food cake into 6 slices; cut each slice in half crosswise.
  • Place 1 slice of cake on dessert plate.
  • Arrange 3 thinly sliced kiwi slices on the cake. Spread ¼ cup custard over the kiwi.
  • Place the other half of the cake slice on top of the kiwi.
  • Spread ¼ cup custard over the cake.
  • Top with 3-4 slices of kiwi.
  • Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. strawberry glaze or top with sliced fresh strawberries.
  • Top with 1 Tbsp. frozen (thawed) nonfat whipped topping.
  • Repeat with remaining slices of angel food cake.

Yield: 6 servings

Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook