Aunty Sue's Milk Tart Recipe

Name: Aunty Sue's Milk Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons caster sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 5 cups milk; 8 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons cornflour (rounded); 6 eggs (separated); 2 tablespoons cake flour (rounded); 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla essence; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons caster sugar
1 egg
1 cup cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
5 cups milk
8 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons cornflour (rounded)
6 eggs (separated)
2 tablespoons cake flour (rounded)
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
1 pinch salt

1
For the PASTRY, cream the sugar and butter, add the egg and beat again.
2
Add the flour and baking powder.
3
Mix until a soft dough is formed.
4
Using your fingers, press the dough into the bottom and sides of 1 large or 2 small pie plates.
5
Leave in fridge to cool.
6
For the FILLING, Mix the sugar, egg yolks, flour, cornflour, salt and vanilla essence to a smooth paste in a small dish.
7
Bring the milk to the boil.
8
Add the flour paste slowly to the milk, whisking well to stop lumps.
9
Take the pot off the stove and add the butter.
10
Beat the egg whites stiffly and fold into this custard mixture.
11
Pour the filling into the pie crusts.
12
Bake at 180C for about 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
13
Sprinkle with cinnamon and allow to cool completely, allowing the filling to set.

870

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons caster sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup cake flour, and more.

Yes, Aunty Sue's Milk Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Aunty Sue's Milk Tart

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