South African Milk Tart (Melktert) Recipe

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South African Milk Tart (Melktert)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. For the crust, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or knife until the flour resembles a coarse cornmeal.
  4. Stir in the sour cream to form a soft dough.
  5. Dust the dough with flour and form it into a ball.
  6. On a generously floured surface, roll out the dough to fix at 11x13-inch baking sheet or a 14-inch pizza pan. It will be thicker than a usual pie crust.
  7. Carefully lift the dough and lay it out flat on the unoiled pan. Crimp the edges by pinching them to form a rim. Pierce the dough with a fork in several places.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until crisp and golden.
  9. Meanwhile, make the custard by heating the milk to boiling.
  10. Combine the sugar, flour, eggs, and salt in a blender.
  11. When the milk begins o foam, pur it slowly into the whirling blender.
  12. Pour the custard back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes, until thickened.
  13. Remove from the heat, and stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. Set aside.
  14. When the crust has baked, spread the custard filling evenly over it.
  15. Generously sprinkle the top with cinnamon and brown sugar. Return the tart to the oven for about 15 minutes, until the brown sugar melts and the top of the custard is firm.
  16. Serve the milk tart warm or cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 390.97 Kcal (1637 kJ)
Calories from fat 176.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.62g 30%
Cholesterol 116.4mg 39%
Sodium 159.31mg 7%
Potassium 260.84mg 6%
Total Carbs 46.65g 16%
Sugars 15.89g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 4%
Protein 6.82g 14%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 143.5mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 260.99 Kcal (1093 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.1g 30%
Cholesterol 77.7mg 39%
Sodium 106.35mg 7%
Potassium 174.12mg 6%
Total Carbs 31.14g 16%
Sugars 10.61g 64%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 4%
Protein 4.55g 14%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 95.8mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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