Melktert
Melktert is a South African dessert featuring a creamy, vanilla custard filling in a buttery pie crust. This classic treat offers a smooth, comforting sweetness and is perfect for special occasions or as a delightful, cozy dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cinnamon sugar
- cooking spray
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 egg white
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 egg yolks
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup cake flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter until smooth.
- Beat in egg yolks until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Gradually sift in cake flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until everything is well combined.
- Then, mix in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue baking for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set when the pie is gently jiggled.