South African Milktart With an Easy Shortcrust Base

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 4
South African Milktart With an Easy Shortcrust Base
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

125 g butter
100 g caster sugar
1 egg
275 g flour
10 ml baking powder
2 ml salt
1 liter milk , plus
125 ml milk
3 eggs
30 g flour
25 g butter
150 g sugar
30 g cornflour
5 ml vanilla essence
2 ml salt
10 ml ground cinnamon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
400
Sugar
32g
Fat
16g
South African Milktart is a traditional dessert that has been enjoyed by many generations of South Africans. This creamy, custardy tart is a staple at family gatherings and special occasions like weddings and funerals. The tart's pastry crust is tender and delicious, while the filling is rich and velvety. Cinnamon adds a warm, comforting flavor to the tart, making it perfect for a cozy night in. While there are many variations of this recipe, we believe that our version is both easy and delicious. Give it a try and enjoy a taste of South Africa!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C/375°F.
2.Grease an 18-20cm tart tin.
3.In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4.Beat in the egg.
5.Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together and add to the creamed mixture.
6.Mix until a soft dough forms.
7.Press dough into greased tart tin.
8.Prick dough with a fork a few times.
9.Bake for about 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
10.In a saucepan, bring one liter of milk to boiling point. Mix the remaining milk and eggs together.
11.Add the flour, butter, sugar, cornflour, vanilla essence, salt and cinnamon, and mix well.
12.Slowly add the egg mixture to the boiling milk in the saucepan, stirring continuously until thickened.
13.Pour the mixture into the baked shortcrust pastry tart.
14.Allow to cool.

PROS

South African Milktart is a creamy, delicious tart that is easy to make at home.

It is a popular traditional dessert in South Africa, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

The tart can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge for a few days.

CONS

The tart is quite sweet and high in calories.

It may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this tart is not particularly healthy, it contains calcium from the milk and eggs.
Cinnamon has been linked to lowering blood sugar levels and reducing inflammation.

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