Watch: Hands off our milk tart, South Africans tell Martha Stewart

The internet is in a bit of a stir after a recipe for 'desperation pie' saw South Africans unite to defend their beloved milk tart.

American retail businesswoman, writer, and TV personality Martha Stewart has found herself in a bit of a jam after posting a video on TikTok.

In it, Stewart shares a recipe for ‘desperation pie’, but South Africans weren’t having a piece of it, and rather opted to take a bite at Stewart, stating that the ‘pie’ is a milk tart and that the only thing it is desperate for is a bit of cinnamon.

These, and thousands of other comments, echo the sentiments of user @Nomziey who commented: “Sounds the call to come together 🇿🇦😂.”

Another user, @Cidcinnabuns, added: “South Africans Unite 🇿🇦 Here to defend the honour of our milk tart.”

Some of the comments by, presumably, South Africans.

Though subtle differences exist — like adding cinnamon to milk tart or using vinegar or buttermilk in desperation pie for tang — the similarities remain undeniable. However, ‘united we shall stand’ and defend our melktert‘s honour!

Watch the video (but make sure to read the comments):

@marthastewartliving The official state pie of Indiana, sugar cream is a regional specialty. It has a rich vanilla custard filling inside a buttery pastry crust. Get the recipe at the link in our bio. #marthastewart #pie #recipe #dessert ♬ original sound – Martha Stewart

Ruan de Ridder

A digital support specialist at Caxton Local Media, known for his contributions to the digital landscape. He has covered major stories, including the Moti kidnappings, and edits and curates news of national importance from over 50 Caxton Local News sites.
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