MILK TART

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This custard pie with a sweet pastry crust is a South African favorite, especially at tea time. I got this wonderful recipe from a friend.

Provided by RENE CONRADIE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 1 cup sugar. Add 1 egg and beat until mixture is smooth. In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture just until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Press mixture into bottom and sides of two 9-inch pie pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
  • In a large saucepan, combine milk, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from burner.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together 2 1/2 tablespoons flour, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup sugar. Add beaten eggs to sugar mixture and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk mixture into milk. Return pan to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 5 minutes. Pour half of mixture into each pastry shell. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 56.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 145.5 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

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