Description
These Mini Milk Tart Tarts are a delightful twist on the classic South African milk tart. With a buttery, crisp pastry shell filled with a creamy, cinnamon-dusted custard, they’re perfect for teatime, dessert tables, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1–2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and enough cold water to form a dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 20 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut circles to fit mini tart pans or a mini muffin tin. Press dough into the pans and prick the base with a fork.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk until just simmering.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, flour, and eggs until smooth.
- Slowly pour hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and butter until smooth.
- Pour custard into cooled tart shells and smooth the tops.
- Dust generously with ground cinnamon and chill until set before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the tart shells a day ahead and store them in an airtight container.
- For extra flavor, infuse the milk with a cinnamon stick while heating.
- Best served chilled for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: milk tart, South African dessert, mini tarts, custard tart, teatime treats