Aunty Sue’s Milk Tart

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2
A Sweet and Creamy Aunty Sue's Milk Tart recipe for Dessert
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

2 hr

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons caster sugar
1 egg
1 cup cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
5 cups milk
8 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons cornflour ( rounded )
6 eggs ( separated )
2 tablespoons cake flour ( rounded )
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
1 pinch salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
355
Sugar
29g
Fat
15g
The Milk Tart is a South African dessert that comes in various shapes and sizes. This recipe for Aunty Sue's Milk Tart features a creamy custard filling poured over a buttery crust. The sweetness of the custard and the texture of the crust complement each other, making it a delightful dessert option for any occasion. Simple and easy to make, this dessert does not require any special equipment or techniques, making it perfect for amateur bakers or chefs. The Milk Tart is a popular dessert in South Africa, enjoyed by people of all ages.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2.In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy. Then, add 1 egg and beat.
3.Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mix until the mixture is crumbly.
4.Press the crust into the bottom of 9-inch pie dish using your fingers.
5.In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup of milk and the cornflour until smooth.
6.Add the remainder of the milk (4 and 1/2 cups) into a saucepan and bring to boil, stirring to prevent any lumps.
7.When the milk is boiling, add the milk/cornflour mixture and stir until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and cool for 10 minutes.
8.Once the milk mixture has cooled, add in the egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of cake flour, butter, vanilla essence, and salt, and mix well.
9.Beat the egg whites in another bowl until it becomes stiff peaks.
10.Combine the egg whites with the milk mixture and stir well. Pour gently over the crust.
11.Bake your Milk Tart for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it is golden to your satisfaction. Then, Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour before serving.

PROS

The Aunty Sue’s Milk Tart is very creamy and has a smooth texture.

It is a very easy dessert recipe which does not require any special equipment or techniques.

CONS

Milk Tart can be rich in calories and fat depending on the recipe, thus it should be enjoyed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Milk Tart contains calcium which helps to strengthen bones and teeth, and protein which is essential for building muscles, repairing tissues, and producing enzymes and hormones.

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