How to Make South African Instant Milk Tart - A Step-by-Step Guide

South African cuisine is rich and diverse, reflecting the country's history and cultural influences. One of the most popular and beloved desserts in South Africa is the Milk Tart, also known as Melktert. This creamy, custard-filled pastry has been a staple sweet treat in South African households for generations.

What makes this Milk Tart recipe particularly special is its instant nature. Traditional Milk Tart recipes often involve a long process of making the pastry from scratch and ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4.8 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed, or as needed
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup white sugar, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cake flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Stir graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl; press firmly into a pie dish.
  • Beat eggs and white sugar together in a bowl; mix in cornstarch and cake flour.
  • Heat milk and cinnamon stick together in a saucepan until just under the boiling point, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour milk mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour milk-egg mixture back into saucepan.
  • Cook milk-egg mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
  • Pour milk mixture into prepared crust and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Nutrition

    403 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 331mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 188mg