Mouthwatering milktart, made granny’s way
The dessert dates back to the 1600s
IT’s part of our South African heritage and it’s one of the most loved and delicious treats out there.
The milk tart is being celebrated daily for its sweet pastry crust and creamy custard.
The dessert dates back to the 1600s and originated from the Dutch settlers who arrived in Cape Town, according to 196flavors.com
Decades later we are still making the yummy treat and passing on the tradition from generation to generation. In case you weren’t among the lucky few to learn the recipe from your dearest granny, here is a simple 15-minute milk tart to start you off by yourfamily.co.za
Ingredients
200g packet tennis biscuits, crushed
80g butter, melted
385g tin condensed milk
750ml milk
100ml cornflour
80ml water
5ml vanilla essence
2 eggs
pinch salt
ground cinnamon, for dusting
Blitz the biscuits until fine. Mix in the butter and press into a 27cm fluted tart dish. Chill in the fridge. Combine condensed milk and milk, and microwave for 3 minutes.
Combine the cornflour, water, vanilla, eggs and salt. Stir this mixture into the condensed milk mixture until smooth. Microwave for about 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until starting to thicken. Pour over the biscuit base. Keep aside until set and cooled. Dust with cinnamon.
