South African Instant Milk Tart

South African Instant Milk Tart

This recipe is great for people who do not have much of a sweet tooth. For those who love sweet things, you can add as much sugar as you want to suit your taste buds! It 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
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

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
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Stir graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl; press firmly into a pie dish.

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

Step 3
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.

Step 4
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.

Step 5
Pour milk mixture into prepared crust and 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 Fat25g 32%
Saturated Fat14g 70%
Cholesterol119mg 40%
Sodium331mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate39g 14%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars19g
Protein7g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium121mg 9%
Iron2mg 9%
Potassium188mg 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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