A traditional South African dessert with a creamy custard filling and a sweet pastry crust, perfect for any occasion.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 50 g butter
- 60 g cornflour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 500 ml milk
- 1 pastry shell
- 100 g sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk until it just begins to simmer.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, butter, and cornflour until smooth.
Step 4
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and whisk until well combined.
Step 5
Slowly pour the hot milk into the sugar mixture, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Step 6
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a custard consistency.
Step 7
Pour the custard into the pre-baked pastry shell.
Step 8
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the top of the custard.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the custard is set and lightly golden.
Step 10
Allow the tart to cool completely before serving.