SOUTH AFRICAN MELKTERT OR MILK TART (CUSTARD PIE)
This traditional South African Melktert or Milk Tart is a variation of an egg custard pie which originated with the Dutch settlers who came South Africa in the 17th Century. Melktert was then adapted and made a purely South African creation by the Cape Malays. Apparently wives reputations hang on their Melkterts and recipes are family heirlooms. So, for something exotic and a bit different, give this a try.
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Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 2 Pies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400o F.
- Line bottom and sides of two pie plates (not deep dish) with puff pastry making raised edges.
- In a pot, bring milk to a slow boil and add butter, salt and cinnamon. Reduce to simmer.
- In a mixing bowl, combine custard powder, corn flour and cake flour. Stir in cold milk and mix to form a paste. Stir in a little of the hot milk mixture.
- Stir custard mixture into the pot of hot milk. Add 4 tbsp of the sugar and bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat once the mixture has thickened. Discard cinnamon.
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually beat in the remaining sugar. Set Aside.
- Beat egg yolks lightly and add a little of the custard mixture to the egg yolks.
- Then stir the yolk/custard mixture into the main custard mixture and add almond extract.
- Gently FOLD in the egg whites.
- Pour the mixture into the awaiting pie pans and bake for approximately 10 minutes.
- Lower the temperature to 350 F and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling has set.
- Cool slightly and sprinkle the top of the custard pie with cinnamon and sugar.
- Serve cold.
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Delight Chiwera
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need to make it on hand.
davies Oni
[email protected]This melktert is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and delicious.
Jaylen Nelson
[email protected]I've never had melktert before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's a delicious and unique dessert.
Kiara Cordero
[email protected]This melktert is so easy to make. I'm a beginner baker and I was able to make it without any problems.
awam ki awaz
[email protected]I made this melktert in a gluten-free pie crust and it was delicious. It's a great dessert for people with dietary restrictions.
Zarryana Coleman
[email protected]I'm allergic to eggs, so I substituted the eggs in this recipe with flax eggs. It turned out great!
Channa Praboda
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Nqobile Nodolly
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my melktert turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overcooked it.
Zaineb Idrees
[email protected]I made this melktert for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best dessert he's ever had.
Shafallah Khan
[email protected]This melktert is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Prem Rawat
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of custard, but I loved this melktert. The pastry is so flaky and the custard is so smooth and creamy.
Annalise Lucena
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.
Cooper Morton
[email protected]I've made this melktert several times now and it's always a success. It's a great dessert for any occasion.
Gloria Olly
[email protected]This melktert recipe is a keeper! The custard filling is rich and creamy, and the pastry is flaky and buttery. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it with fresh berries and it was a hit with my family and friends.