Milk Tart Melk Tert
Indulge in the creamy, nostalgic delight of Milk Tart (Melk Tert), a traditional South African dessert that’s as comforting as it is irresistible. Featuring a buttery, homemade crust and a velvety custard filling infused with a hint of vanilla, this dessert is the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. A light dusting of ground cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic finish to this chilled treat, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite for any occasion. With just 30 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like milk, sugar, and cornstarch, this recipe is both easy and deeply satisfying. Serve this classic Milk Tart as the ideal ending to family dinners, holiday gatherings, or whenever you crave a touch of rustic indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups Sugar
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 4 cups Whole milk
- 0.75 cups Sugar
- 0.333 cups Cornstarch
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
To make the crust, mix the flour and sugar together in a bowl.
Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg yolk and knead until the dough comes together. Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides.
Prick the crust with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
For the filling, heat 3.5 cups of milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to steam. Do not let it boil.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and remaining 0.5 cups of milk.
Slowly pour the egg mixture into the hot milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. This should take about 5-8 minutes.
Pour the custard filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
Sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly over the surface of the tart.
Let the tart cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or until fully set.
Serve chilled and enjoy this creamy, cinnamon-spiced dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.4 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.1 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 798 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 1126 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.3 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.4 g | ||
| Protein | 63.2 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.2 mcg | 66% | |
| Calcium | 1340 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1818 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
