South African Melktert (Milk Tart)
With a pastry case and jam base, it's delicious served.
Recipe Summary South African Melktert (Milk Tart)
My 'ouma' South African grandmother's legendary milk tart. It is lip-smacking. The recipe is a real winner. It is a traditional South African tart that is very easy to prepare.
Ingredients | Simple Dessert Recipes South Africa3 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup white sugar3 egg yolks1 cup cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups milk3 egg white1 tablespoon cinnamon sugarDirectionsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9 inch deep dish pie plate with vegetable oil cooking spray.In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolks and beat until light and fluffy. Sift in the cake flour, baking powder and salt, and stir until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and milk. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks using an electric mixer. Fold into the batter. Pour into the prepared pie plate, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top.Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue to bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set when you gently jiggle the pie. Serve hot or cold.Info | Simple Dessert Recipes South Africaprep:
30 mins
cook:
40 mins
total:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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