Sweet South African Milk Tart with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
A delightful creamy dessert with a spiced twist
Indulge in the comforting and nostalgic flavors of South Africa with this rich yet delicate milk tart, infused with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- 1 h 45 min
- 8
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Crust
For the Filling
For the Spice Topping
Preparation
Making the Crust
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine flour and caster sugar until evenly mixed.
Incorporate Butter
Add chilled butter and rub into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
Form Dough
Mix in the egg yolk and cold water until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preparing the Filling
Heat Milk
Heat the milk in a saucepan until just about to boil.
Combine Dry Mix
In a bowl, mix sugar, flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the hot milk.
💡 Continuously stir the filling to prevent lumps from forming.
Thicken and Enrich
Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in eggs, vanilla, and butter.
⚠ Do not allow the milk mixture to boil after adding the eggs to avoid curdling.
Cooking Process
Pre-bake Crust
Roll out the chilled dough, place it in a tart pan, and pre-bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
Fill & Bake
Pour the prepared filling into the baked crust.
Bake to Set
Continue baking at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set.
Plating & Serving
Sweet South African Milk Tart with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Sweet South African Milk Tart with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Sprinkle with Spices
Serve slices of the creamy tart sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg for a warm, aromatic finish.