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South African Instant Milk Tart

This South African instant milk tart recipe is great for people who do not have much of a sweet tooth. For those who love sweet things, add as much sugar as you want to suit your taste buds! This milk tart is delightful and quick to make. I usually make it for my husband on his birthday. It's his favorite!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Crust:

  • 1 (4.8 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed, or as needed

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • ¼ cup white sugar, or to taste

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 3 tablespoons cake flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, or to taste

Directions

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/2 cup melted butter in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened; press firmly into the bottom and sides of a pie dish.

  2. Beat eggs and white sugar together in a bowl; mix in cornstarch and cake flour.

  3. Heat milk and cinnamon stick together in a saucepan until just under the boiling point, 5 to 10 minutes; whisk into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour milk-egg mixture back into saucepan.

  4. Cook milk-egg mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla extract until completely incorporated.

  5. Pour milk-egg mixture into prepared crust; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

403 Calories
25g Fat
39g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 403
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 331mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 121mg 9%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 188mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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