South African Melktert (Milktart) Recipe

Name: South African Melktert (Milktart)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 prepared graham cracker crusts; FILLING; 1 liter milk; 1 1/4 cups cake flour; 1 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 pinch salt; 4 eggs, separated; 1 tablespoon margarine; 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 prepared graham cracker crusts
FILLING
1 liter milk
1 1/4 cups cake flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 pinch salt
4 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon margarine
2 teaspoons cinnamon

1
Heat 3 cups of milk to boiling point.
2
Mix remaining milk, flour, sugar, extracts, salt and egg yolks together and add to hot milk.
3
Cook until very thick and remove from stove.
4
Whisk egg whites to stiff peak stage and add to milk mixture after it has been off the stove for 5 minutes.
5
Stir in margarine and pour mixture into ready-made pie shells.
6
Sprinkle with cinnamon.
7
Refrigerate to cool and set.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 prepared graham cracker crusts, FILLING, 1 liter milk, 1 1/4 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, South African Melktert (Milktart) 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.

South African Melktert (Milktart)

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