Sweet South African Milk Tart with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Name: Sweet South African Milk Tart with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup caster sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed; 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon cold water; 4 cups whole milk; 2/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground 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

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup caster sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

1 egg yolk

1 tablespoon cold water

For the Filling

4 cups whole milk

2/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 tablespoon butter

For the Spice Topping

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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