South African Melktert
A South African milk tart with a shortcrust pastry shell and a creamy filling of milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon.
This version of melktert pairs a separately baked shortcrust shell with a custard cooked on the stovetop. Let the tart cool completely and chill it so the filling sets before slicing.
Ingredient allergens
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Alternatives by dietary restriction
Lactose-free milk
For lactose intolerance
It can replace liquid milk in cooking and baking to reduce lactose. It retains milk proteins, so it does not avoid the milk allergen. Choose a variety suited to the recipe and check the label. Also check other allergens and the risk of cross-contact.
Lactose-free milk retains milk proteins. This option does not address milk allergy.
Allergens to consider in this alternative:
- Milk and milk products
Check the label, other allergens and cross-contact. Replacing one ingredient does not remove allergens elsewhere in the recipe; adjustments depend on the culinary use.
Method
- 01
Make the pastry
Mix the plain flour for the pastry, cold butter, and salt. Add the cold water and work the mixture into a dough. Wrap it and rest it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The dough holds together and is cold after resting.
30 min - 02
Blind-bake the shell
Heat the oven to 180 °C. Roll out the pastry, line a tart tin, and prick the base with a fork. Cover it with baking paper and baking weights; bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and weights and bake for another 5 minutes, until the shell is golden.
Temperature: 180 °C / 356 °FReady to continue when: The shell is dry and lightly golden after the weights are removed.
20 min - 03
Prepare the egg mixture
Whisk the eggs with the sugar, cornflour, and plain flour for the custard until smooth.
Ready to continue when: No visible streaks of flour or starch remain in the mixture.
- 04
Cook the custard
Heat the whole milk in a saucepan until almost boiling. Gradually pour it over the egg mixture while whisking. Return everything to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from the heat and mix in the vanilla extract and butter for the custard.
Ready to continue when: The custard thickens and coats a spoon; the vanilla and butter are fully incorporated.
8 min - 05
Fill and chill
Pour the custard into the baked shell. Let the tart cool completely, then refrigerate it for at least 2 hours so the filling can set.
Ready to continue when: The tart is completely cool and the filling stays firm when the tin is moved gently.
120 min - 06
Finish and serve
Dust the surface with ground cinnamon just before serving and slice the tart while cold.
Ready to continue when: The cinnamon is scattered over the surface and the cold tart cuts into pieces that hold their shape.
Ingredients
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