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!
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 (4.8 ounce) package graham crackers, crushed, or as needed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Steps
- 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.
- 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; whisk into egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour milk-egg mixture back into saucepan.
- 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.
- Pour milk-egg mixture into prepared crust; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.