2007-08-27T17:24:11Z 0.0 18 0 2007-08-27T17:24:11Z false 0 A scrumptious petit four made from marie biscuits (cookies) with layers of vanilla and strawberry pudding (or custard) between them. An easy lite diet recipe with tasty results. Petit four is a French term originated in the 18th century from the name of the ovens they were baked in. They are commonly served with afternoon tea or as a dessert. 0 340 3093 12 marie biscuits Note: A marie biscuit is sweet and made with wheat flour, sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla flavoring. Think of it as what Americans call a cookie. 1 quart skimmed milk 1 packet vanilla pudding (or custard) powder 1 packet strawberry pudding (or custard) powder Artificial sweetner as required 0 Biscuit-Pudding 0 Heat 1 cup of milk in a small pot. Mix vanilla pudding (or custard) powder in 2 tablespoons of cold milk and pour into the boiling milk. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and devlops a shine, then remove from heat. Separately prepare strawberry pudding (or custard) in the same manner. After the separate fillings have cooled, mix in artificial sweetener to taste. Warm the remainder of the milk. Dip 1 marie biscuit into the hot milk and place it on parchment paper. Spread vanilla filling in 1/2 inch thickness on top of the biscuit. Place another dipped biscuit on top of that layer. Spread strawberry filling as you did the vanilla and finish with the a biscuit on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before serving cut the stacks into thin portions in a way that keeps the contrasting colors visible. 0 6 3 0 2010-03-12T05:00:09Z