Milk Tart

Milk tart, also known as ‘melktert’ in Afrikaans, is a traditional South African dessert with Dutch origins. It is often enjoyed during special occasions and is a popular treat in South African households.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 170 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Milk Tart

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: South African Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pie crust
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 cup Sugar
• 3 tablespoon Flour
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Prepare the pie crust by rolling it out and placing it in a tart pan.
3. In a saucepan, heat the milk until just simmering.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and cornstarch.
5. Slowly pour the hot milk into the sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
6. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
7. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
8. Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the beaten eggs, whisking constantly.
9. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.
10. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
11. Pour the custard into the prepared pie crust.
12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the custard is set.
13. Allow the milk tart to cool for 2 hours before serving.
14. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.