Happy National Milk Tart Day Posted on 27 February 2019 The milk tart is a classic South African dessert that originated from Dutch settlers in the 1600s. It’s made with a sweet pastry crust and a mouth-watering centre, the result of combining eggs, flour, milk, and sugar. Enjoyed with a hot cup of tea, a scoop of ice cream, on its own, or after a meal, no dessert compares to our beloved milk tart. Whether you enjoy a flakey puff-pastry-crust, short-crust or crustless milk tart, here are some ways to celebrate National Milk Tart Day. Fridge milk tart or baked milk tart Milk tart is one of the few desserts that can be enjoyed in any season, after any meal. If you’re heading to the shops to purchase a milk tart in celebration of National Milk Tart Day, there are two different types you can choose from: baked milk tart, or milk tart ‘cooked’ in the fridge. Both are equally delicious. Make your own milk tart If you really want to get into celebrating South Africa’s favourite dessert, go the extra mile and make your own milk tart. Our recipe uses a short-crust pastry base, rather than a puff pastry base. We’ve also included a twist on the traditional recipe. Get the instructions for our milk tart recipe here. Milk tart variations There are all kinds of milk tart-inspired foods and even drinks out there. From ice cream, to pancakes, to shooters, the traditional milk tart has undergone an evolution suited for the South African palate. Also read: Evolution of the humble milk tart. Here are some mouthwatering milk tart variations we found that you can recreate to celebrate this firm family favourite: Milk tart shooters View this post on Instagram #desserts #milktart #milktartshooters #cinnamon #sweetpastry #pastry #melktart #sweettreats #minidesserts #dessertporn #yummy #pastrylife #chefslife #patisserie #instadesserts A post shared by Sumaya Khan (@creative_cuizine) on Oct 8, 2017 at 8:18am PDT Milk tart macaroons View this post on Instagram It’s almost #nationalmilktartday so why not take your Milk Tart to the next level with these Milk Tart Macarons? . A crisp, slightly chewy cinnamon macaron filled with creamy Milk Tart custard. 📷@iambrettfield Recipe link in bio! A post shared by The Sweet Rebellion | 🇿🇦 (@thesweetrebellion) on Feb 18, 2019 at 3:18am PST Milk tart churros View this post on Instagram Milktart x Churros, the mashup you’ve all be waiting for!⠀ ⠀ Get the recipe link for these Milktart stuffed Churros I did for @Food24 in my bio.⠀ ·⠀ ·⠀ ·⠀ ·⠀ ·⠀ #foodphotography #foodgasm #foodstyling #foodpics #foodblogger #feedfeed #f52grams #foodlover #eeeeeats #foodpic #beautifulcuisines #vscofood #onthetable #foodphoto #foodies #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #foodblog #foodgram #buzzfeedfood #Milktart #foodshare #foodspotting #nomnom #forkyeah #foodforfoodies #igfood #food52 #yum #thekitchn A post shared by The Kate Tin (@thekatetin) on Sep 8, 2018 at 9:03am PDT Milk tart smoothies View this post on Instagram In celebration of National Milk Tart Day✨ why not try out a Milk Tart smoothie instead?🙋 And no it doesn’t have the actual tart in it but it sure does taste just as good!💃👌 . . . Smoothie: 1/2 C Coconut Milk 1/2 C Milk (own choice of milk) 1 C Frozen yoghurt (freeze yoghurt into ice cubes) 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1-2 Tbsp Honey . . . Crumble: 1/2 C Mixed nuts 1/4 C Desiccated coconut 1/4 C Oats 1 Tsp Cinnamon 2 Tbsp Honey . . . 1. Pulse all the ingredients for the crumble in your Omniblend blender (except for the honey). 2. Toast in saucepan on medium heat and drizzle the honey (10 min) or until golden brown. 3. Set aside to cool. 4. Blend the coconut milk, milk, yogurt, cinnamon and honey till smooth. 5. Base your glass with the crumble (2-3 Tbsp) then pour the smoothie mix over the crumble and serve!✨ . . . #milktart #melktert #nationalmilktartday #recipe #smoothie #southafricanfood #zomatosa #cinnamon #coconutmilk #melktertdag #omniblend #ilovefoodiesct #instaeatscapetown #foodbloggersouthafrica #foodiesofsa #foodiesofcapetown #foodiesofjoburg#realfood #smoothiebar #mylk #dessertdrink #treat #proudlysouthafrican A post shared by Omniblend South Africa (@omniblendsa) on Feb 26, 2019 at 10:57pm PST Image: Instagram @bakersbiscuits Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more
Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more
Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more