South African Crustless Milk Tart
Indulge in the comforting flavors of South Africa with this easy and elegant Crustless Milk Tart recipe. A silky custard-like dessert with a delicate hint of vanilla and a dusting of fragrant cinnamon, this tart simplifies tradition by eliminating the crust—making it both fuss-free and gluten-friendly. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the batter comes together effortlessly using pantry staples like milk, eggs, sugar, and flour, resulting in a perfectly light and creamy texture. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is ideal for serving at gatherings or as a simple treat with a cup of tea. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a true taste of South African comfort food. Keywords: South African milk tart, crustless dessert recipe, easy custard tart, cinnamon dessert ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Caster sugar
- 60 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 750 milliliters Milk
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 23cm (9-inch) pie dish or baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, caster sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then stir in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix well to combine.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. The mixture will be very runny, which is normal.
Pour the batter into the prepared pie dish and sprinkle the ground cinnamon evenly over the top.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set but still slightly wobbly.
Remove the milk tart from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. The tart will set further as it cools.
Serve at room temperature or chilled. Slice into portions and enjoy this South African favorite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.3 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 759 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 661 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.9 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.7 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.6 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 1104 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1563 mg | 33% | |
*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.
