South African Milktart With An Easy Shortcrust Base

Name: South African Milktart With An Easy Shortcrust Base
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base Ingredients; 125 g butter; 100 g caster sugar; 1 egg; 275 g flour; 10 ml baking powder; 2 ml salt; Filling Ingredients; 1 liter milk, plus; 125 ml milk; 3 eggs; 30 g flour; 25 g butter; 150 g sugar; 30 g cornflour; 5 ml vanilla essence; 2 ml salt; 10 ml ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

Base Ingredients
125 g butter
100 g caster sugar
1 egg
275 g flour
10 ml baking powder
2 ml salt
Filling Ingredients
1 liter milk, plus
125 ml milk
3 eggs
30 g flour
25 g butter
150 g sugar
30 g cornflour
5 ml vanilla essence
2 ml salt
10 ml ground cinnamon

1
Pre heat oven to 200 degrees celcius.
2
Grease 2 pie plates with a volume of 1 litre each.
3
TO MAKE THE BASE.
4
Cream the butter and sugar.
5
Add the egg and mix.
6
Sift the flour baking powder and salt together.
7
Mix the flour mixture with the egg mixture, using a 'cutting' motion with a firm spatula or spoon.
8
If the mixture seems dry, use your hands to press it all together, but do not over handle - do not add any liquid! The mixture will come together!
9
Break off pieces and use your fingers to press the dough into the base and sides of the pans to form the crust.
10
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the sides start to brown lightly and remove from oven.
11
TO MAKE THE FILLING.
12
Heat the 1 litre of milk and butter to boiling point.
13
Separate 2 of the eggs keeping the egg whites apart.Whisk the egg whites until sof peaks form.
14
Mix the 125ml extra milk, 1 whole egg, 2 egg yolks, sugar, flour,cornflour and salt to a paste.
15
Gradually add a little of the boiled milk to this mixture.
16
Then add this mixture to the rest of the boiled milk and beat with a whisk to prevent lumps from forming.
17
Bring this mixture to the boil stirring all the time until it thickens.
18
Add vanilla essence and stir through.
19
Fold the whisked egg whites into the hot custard.
20
Pour this filling into the baked bases and sprinkle cinnamon over the top.
21
Allow milktart to cool down completely until mixture is set.
22
Note1: To make the custard in the microwave heat the milk for about 8 minutes (in a 900w oven).
23
Once the egg mixture has been added return to the microwave for about 6 minutes, stirring after each minute to prevent lumps forming and continue as per instructions.
24
Note2: If you are using extra large eggs increase the amount of cornflour, otherwise the 'custard' will be less firm, but still delicious!

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base Ingredients, 125 g butter, 100 g caster sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, South African Milktart With An Easy Shortcrust Base 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!