Melktert
Brought to the Cape by Dutch settlers in the 17th century. One of South Africa's most universally loved desserts.
South Africa's beloved milk tart — a silky smooth milk custard in sweet pastry, generously dusted with cinnamon. A national treasure.
Ingredients
Method
Make pastry: rub butter into flour and sugar. Add egg yolk and water. Chill 30 minutes.
Press into 23cm tin. Blind bake 180C 15 minutes.
Heat milk with sugar. Whisk cornflour with eggs. Pour hot milk over egg mixture stirring. Return to heat until thick.
Pour into tart case. Cool. Dust with cinnamon.
Strain filling through a sieve before pouring if needed — any lumps ruin the delicate texture.
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