Milk Tart
We think our pecan pie recipe is delicious served with vanilla ice cream or clotted cream for an extra special dessert once the nights start getting cooler and autumn draws in.
Recipe Summary Milk Tart
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.
Ingredients | Pecan Pie Recipe South Africa½ cup butter, softened1 cup white sugar1 egg2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 pinch salt4 cups milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon butter2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch½ cup white sugar2 eggs, beaten½ teaspoon ground cinnamonDirectionsPreheat 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.Info | Pecan Pie Recipe South Africaprep:
30 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 - 9 inch tarts
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