An easy milk tart recipe to celebrate National Milk tart Day

Today (February 27) marks National Milk Tart Day, which is a proudly South African annual celebration.

It’s a day where South Africans celebrate their proud heritage of the very popular dessert, which remains a favourite in any household.

Whether you are young or old, nothing beats a deliciously prepared slice of milk tart while enjoying a relaxing afternoon.

Where did the milk tart originate from?

Milk tart originated among the Dutch in the Cape Colony in the 1700s and continued to be a favourite in especially Afrikaner households.

The original name for this pudding is ‘melktert’, which directly translates to milk tart in English.

This has long been a staple food at church bazaars and home industries, and even at your local supermarket.

Although you can easily find an instant, hurriedly made version of this tart at supermarkets, which tastes pretty good, we all know that it’ll never come close to a homemade milk tart, made with a little extra love and attention to detail.

To celebrate National Milk Tart Day, the Newcastle Advertiser has gathered an easy recipe to help you make your very own milk tart to enjoy with your family today.

Enjoy!

Quick and Easy traditional milk tart recipe: 

• Prep time: 30 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Serves: 16

Ingredients:

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt
• 4 cups of milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ tablespoons corn starch
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 1 cup sugar. Add 1 egg and beat until the mixture is smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the sugar mixture just until the ingredients are thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of two 9-inch pie pans.
4. Bake in a preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
5. In a large saucepan, combine milk, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and then remove from the burner.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together 2 1/2 tablespoons flour, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup sugar. Add the beaten eggs to the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk the mixture into the milk.
7. Return the pan to heat and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly.
8. Boil and stir for 5 minutes.
9. Pour half of the mixture into each pastry shell and Sprinkle with cinnamon.
10. Chill before serving.

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