South African Melktert (Milk Tart)

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This milk tart recipe is from my South African grandmother, Ouma. Her legendary milk tart is lip-smacking, and the recipe is a real winner. It's a traditional South African tart that is easy to prepare and can be served hot or cold.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 1 cup cake flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 4 cups milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 egg white

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray.

  2. Mix together sugar and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add egg yolks and beat until light and fluffy. Sift in cake flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until well-blended. Mix in milk and vanilla until combined.

  3. Whip egg whites with an electric mixer in a separate bowl to stiff peaks. Fold into batter. Pour into the prepared pie plate; sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue baking until the center is set when pie is gently jiggled, 25 to 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294 Calories
9g Fat
47g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 294
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 190mg 15%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 232mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.