Spiced Melktert Dutch Milk Tart

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 4
Spiced Melktert Dutch Milk Tart recipe for a sweet and spicy dessert
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Moderate

Rating

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Ingredients

1 baked pie crusts
2 cups whole milk
1 cinnamon stick
2 cardamom pods , slightly cracked
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3 eggs , separated
1/3 cup cake flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup superfine sugar ( regular sugar may be substituted )
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
whipped cream
ground cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
348
Sugar
23g
Fat
19g
Spiced Melktert, also known as Dutch Milk Tart, is a custard-based dessert that is popular in South Africa. This recipe adds a twist by infusing the custard filling with warm spices, giving the tart a sweet and spicy flavor. The filling is smooth and creamy, while the crust provides a crumbly contrast. This dessert is perfect for a special occasion or for treating yourself to something sweet and indulgent.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a saucepan, heat the milk, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and nutmeg over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and let the spices steep for 10 minutes.
3.In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cake flour, cornstarch, and superfine sugar until smooth.
4.Slowly pour the spiced milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
5.Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until combined.
6.In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the milk mixture until fully combined.
7.Pour the mixture into the pie crust and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
8.Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the filling is firm and the crust is golden brown. Let cool completely before serving with whipped cream.

PROS

This dessert is a unique and flavorful twist on traditional custard tarts.

The warm spices of cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg add depth and complexity to the sweet and creamy filling.

CONS

This dessert is fairly high in sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It also requires a bit of preparation and cooking time, so it may not be ideal for those short on time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, there are some potential health benefits to the spices used in the recipe.
Cinnamon has been linked to improved blood sugar control and heart health, while cardamom and nutmeg may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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