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Milk Tart Recipe

Milk Tart Recipe
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Milk Tart, or Melktert, is a classic South African dessert featuring a creamy, custard-like filling in a sweet pastry crust. It’s lightly spiced with cinnamon and has a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for tea time or as a comforting dessert!

 

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

1 large egg

1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract

For the Filling:

4 cups (1 liter) whole milk

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour

1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch

3 large eggs

1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract

Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust:
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  3. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla. Pulse until the dough comes together.
  4. Press the dough into a 9-inch (23cm) tart pan, covering the base and sides evenly.
  5. Prick the base with a fork and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
  6. Prepare the Filling:
  7. In a saucepan, heat the milk and cinnamon stick over medium heat until warm (do not boil).
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch, and eggs until smooth.
  9. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
  10. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
  11. Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  12. Assemble the Tart:
  13. Pour the filling into the baked crust and smooth the top.
  14. Dust generously with ground cinnamon.
  15. Allow the tart to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For a quicker version, use a pre-made pie crust.

Ensure the filling is thick enough before pouring it into the crust to avoid a runny tart.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Find it online: https://www.cookflash.com/milk-tart-recipe/