How to make a traditional South African Milk tart with condensed milk | Melktert recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor complexity.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan alternative with similar binding properties.

Prepare a pie dish or tart dish with crushed tennis biscuits blended with melted butter, pressing it into the base.

In a saucepan, combine 1 tin of condensed milk and 3 cups of full cream milk, bringing it to a boil while stirring continuously.

Add 2 eggs, ensuring no shells are included, and mix well.

Stir in 4 tablespoons of corn flour and 2 tablespoons of custard powder until smooth.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence for flavor.

Continue stirring until the mixture thickens into a custard-like consistency.

Pour the hot custard over the prepared biscuit base and smooth the top.

While still hot, sprinkle cinnamon on top for flavor.

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