South African Instant Milk Tart

South African Instant Milk Tart

South African Instant Milk Tart is a delicious and popular dessert that captures the essence of a classic South African Milk Tart but with a convenient and quick preparation method. This no-bake version typically involves using instant pudding mix as a key ingredient, providing a shortcut to the traditional custard-making process. The base often consists of crushed biscuits or pastry, forming a crumbly crust that complements the creamy filling. The filling, made with the instant milk tart mix, milk, and sometimes condensed milk, offers a rich and smooth texture with a hint of cinnamon for that authentic South African flavor. This hassle-free recipe allows you to enjoy the delightful taste of Milk Tart without the extended preparation time, making it a favorite for those who crave a sweet treat in a hurry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 6
Calories 403 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 1 (4.8 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed, or as needed
  • ½ cup melted butter

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 butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or ¼ teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Stir graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl; press firmly into a pie dish.
  • Beat eggs and white sugar together in a bowl; mix in cornstarch and cake flour.
  • Heat milk and cinnamon stick together in a saucepan until just under the boiling point, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour milk mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour milk-egg mixture back into saucepan.
  • Cook milk-egg mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
  • Pour milk mixture into prepared crust and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 7gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 188mgSugar: 19gCalcium: 121mgIron: 2mg
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South African Dishes

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