Creamy and delicious American twist on a traditional South African Melktert

This American Melktert recipe combines the creamy custard filling of a traditional South African Milk Tart with a buttery pie crust for a delicious dessert that is sure to impress. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any day of the week.

Ingredients

• 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-baked
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Ground nutmeg for garnish

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until just simmering.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
3. Slowly pour a ladleful of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
4. Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Cook the custard over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Pour the custard into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Sprinkle ground nutmeg over the top of the custard for garnish.
8. Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours to set before serving.

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