Best 4 South African Melktert Milktart Recipes
**Melktert: A Sweet South African Treat**
Melktert, a traditional South African dessert, is a creamy, custard-like tart that is a beloved treat enjoyed by people of all ages. This classic dish is often served at special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, and religious holidays, and its sweet, comforting flavor is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.
There are many different recipes for melktert, but the basic ingredients typically include milk, sugar, eggs, flour, and butter. Some recipes also call for the addition of spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg, or even dried fruit such as raisins or currants.
This article provides two popular recipes for melktert: a traditional recipe using a sweet pastry crust and a simplified recipe using a store-bought pie crust. Both recipes include step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that you can create a delicious and authentic melktert in your own kitchen.
Whether you are a seasoned baker or new to the world of baking, these recipes will guide you through the process of making this South African delicacy. So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in the creamy goodness of melktert!
SOUTH AFRICAN MILK TART
This traditional South African dessert is creamy and delicate. Make it for Easter, Mother's Day or teatime any day!
Provided by Susannah Brinkley
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cream the butter and add the sugar. Beat in the egg and almond extract. Stir in the flour and salt. Knead until a soft dough has formed. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and layer it into a greased pie dish. Cover with a sheet of parchment paper and fill the void with pie weights. Bake blind at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove parchment and pie weights. Allow crust to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a heat proof bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, cornstarch, flour and vanilla. Set aside.
- In a medium size saucepan, heat the milk and butter at medium setting. Do not bring to a rolling boil.
- Add about a fourth of the milk to the egg mixture, whisking to incorporate it evenly. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan with the remainder of the milk. Return to heat and stir constantly until it thickens. Do not boil!
- Pour the filling into the pie crust and let cool completely. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 129 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 23 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 273 milligrams sodium, Sugar 25 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
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.
Provided by TWAKMUIS
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 238.5 mg, Sugar 30.9 g
SOUTH AFRICAN MELKTERT (MILKTART)
This is a wonderfully thick and flavourful milk custard set in a crust. A traditional tart which is loved by young and old alike. Children especially love the filling as a dessert.
Provided by Bokenpop aka Mad
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 2 pies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 3 cups of milk to boiling point.
- Mix remaining milk, flour, sugar, extracts, salt and egg yolks together and add to hot milk.
- Cook until very thick and remove from stove.
- Whisk egg whites to stiff peak stage and add to milk mixture after it has been off the stove for 5 minutes.
- Stir in margarine and pour mixture into ready-made pie shells.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Refrigerate to cool and set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2424.4, Fat 94.9, SaturatedFat 28.4, Cholesterol 495.4, Sodium 1904.8, Carbohydrate 349.9, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 193.2, Protein 46.8
SOUTH AFRICAN MELKTERT (MILK TART)
This is a type of custard pie made in South Africa. This is a simple yet totally satisfying dessert or as a treat with coffee.
Provided by Debbie Boere Vrou
Categories Tarts
Time 25m
Yield 3 pies, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix sweetened condensed milk, 1 tin (300 ml) milk, egg yolks, corn starch and custard powder in a large microwave proof casserole dish. Whisk together until mixed well. Add the rest of the milk (5 tins or 1500 ml) and mix well again. Cook at high power in microwave for 3 minutes. Stir well and add margarine and vanilla. Cook for 3 minutes, stir well, continue cooking in two or three minute intevals until mixture is thickened and smooth. It takes about 8 minutes total in my microwave. Allow to cool slightly.
- Beat reserved egg whites until stiffly beaten. Fold in egg whites into cooked milk mixture.
- Pour into three baked pie crust - use Pat in Pan pie crust as a good pie crust for this pie.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top of pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.7, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 50.7, Sodium 78.4, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 12.6, Protein 4.7
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your melktert.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the melktert tough.
- Bake the melktert until the center is just set. Overbaking can make the melktert dry.
- Let the melktert cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to develop.
- Serve the melktert with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include cinnamon sugar, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Melktert is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a popular dish in South Africa, and it is also gaining popularity in other parts of the world. If you are looking for a new and exciting dessert to try, I highly recommend melktert.
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