South African Milk Tart Recipe

Name: South African Milk Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 1/2 cup margarine; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons baking powder; salt to taste; Filling:; 4 cups milk; 1 teaspoon margarine; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 2 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste; 2 dashes ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

Crust:
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking powder
salt to taste
Filling:
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon margarine
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
2 dashes ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine 1/2 cup margarine and 1/2 cup sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Add 2 cups flour, 1 egg, baking powder, and salt; mix well until dough comes together.
3
Press dough into bottom and sides of two 8-inch pie plates to form crusts.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
5
Combine milk and 1 teaspoon margarine in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
6
Mix 1 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 1/2 teaspoons flour, cornstarch, and vanilla extract into a smooth paste in a bowl. Pour over hot milk in the saucepan.
7
Return saucepan to medium heat and stir milk mixture until thick, 5 to 8 minutes.
8
Divide milk mixture evenly between the cooled crusts. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Cool until filling is set, about 30 minutes.

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, South African 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.

South African Milk Tart

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