South African Melktert (Milktart)

Per serving

2424.4kcal
46.8гProteins
94.9гFats
349.9гCarbs

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.

Ingredients

  • prepared graham cracker crusts2
  • FILLING
  • liter milk1
  • cups cake flour1 1⁄4
  • cup white sugar1
  • teaspoon vanilla extract1
  • teaspoon almond extract1
  • pinch salt1
  • eggs, separated4
  • tablespoon margarine1
  • teaspoons cinnamon2

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 3 cups of milk to boiling point.

  2. 2

    Mix remaining milk, flour, sugar, extracts, salt and egg yolks together and add to hot milk.

  3. 3

    Cook until very thick and remove from stove.

  4. 4

    Whisk egg whites to stiff peak stage and add to milk mixture after it has been off the stove for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in margarine and pour mixture into ready-made pie shells.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with cinnamon.

  7. 7

    Refrigerate to cool and set.

Source: food.com
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