A Classic South African Unbaked Milk Tart Recipes

SOUTH AFRICAN MILK TART

Steps:

• Make the pastry according to recipe instructions then blind bake until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• To make the filling, heat the milk, cream, vanilla, almond extract and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, sugar, flours and salt.
• Once the milk is hot, whisk two ladles full of the milk into the egg mixture to temper the eggs.
• Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and cook until thickened, whisking continuously. Cook the custard for 2-3 minutes until thick and smooth.
• Pass the custard through a fine-mesh sieve. Beat in the butter.
• Pour the custard into the prepared crust. Spray a piece of parchment paper with cooking spray then press onto the surface of the custard to avoid a skin from forming.
• Place the milk tart in the fridge and allow to set for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight.
• Before serving, dust the cinnamon over the milk tart. Slice and serve.

A CLASSIC SOUTH AFRICAN UNBAKED MILK TART RECIPE

Steps:

• Break the Tennis biscuits into fine crumbs by hand or by using a food processor and mix in the melted butter until well combined.
• Line the base and sides of 12 x 8cm individual tart cases with the biscuit crumbs and press to compact. Place in the fridge or freezer to set up while you make the filling.
• In a medium-sized pot, heat the milk, condensed milk, and vanilla over a medium until boiling point (make sure you stir until the condensed milk is dissolved).
• While that is heating up, separate the eggs and whisk the egg whites to soft peaks in a bowl. Set aside.
• In another bowl whisk the egg yolks, cornstarch, water, and salt. When the milk is at boiling point take it off the heat and allow it to cool for 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk mixture slowly while whisking vigorously all the time. Return the pot to low heat and continue to whisk constantly until it thickens, about 5 minutes.
• Add the egg whites to the milk mixture and whisk for about 2 more minutes until well combined.
• Pour the filling into the lined pastry cases and allow it to cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge to set completely.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.

SOUTH AFRICAN MELKTERT (MILK TART)

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.