South African Milk Tart — Traditional

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2
Easy-to-make South African Milk Tart recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb puff pastry , preferably made with butter ( you might need more , so keep at hand )
4 cups milk
1 cinnamon sticks or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornflour , rounded
8 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt , small
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons butter
4 eggs , separated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
521
Sugar
22g
Fat
35g
South African Milk Tart, also known as Melktert, is a traditional Afrikaans dessert that is enjoyed by all South Africans. It is a sweet, creamy tart that is made with milk, flour, sugar, and eggs. This easy-to-make Milk Tart recipe is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. It has a delicious cinnamon flavor and a rich, custard-like filling that is simply irresistible.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2.Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter.
3.Roll out your puff pastry into a large circle and line the prepared pie dish with it.
4.Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5.In a large saucepan, heat the milk and cinnamon until simmering.
6.In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornflour, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
7.Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan and mix well until smooth.
8.Add the butter and continue to stir until it is melted and the mixture has thickened.
9.Remove from heat and let cool.
10.Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
11.In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks until light and fluffy.
12.Fold the egg whites into the cooled milk mixture and then fold in the egg yolks.
13.Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top.
14.Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This South African Milk Tart recipe is very easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

It has a creamy, custard-like filling and a delicious cinnamon flavor.

CONS

The puff pastry used in this recipe can be high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being a dessert, this South African Milk Tart recipe contains some health benefits.
Cinnamon is known to lower blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation in the body.
Milk is a great source of calcium, which is important for bone health.

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