Ingredients for Traditional Melktert
- Cake Flour
- Raw Brown Sugar
- 200g unsalted butter
- 1 large egg + 4 large eggs
- Whole Milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 vanilla pod
- Raw Honey
- Cornflour
- Eggs
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How to Make Traditional Melktert
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- **Make the pastry:** In a large bowl, cream together 125g unsalted butter and 75g granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 large egg until well combined. Gradually add 250g all-purpose flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into a 23cm springform pan, ensuring the pastry extends at least 4cm up the sides.
- Prick the base with a fork and bake for 25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- **Make the filling:** In a saucepan, combine 1 liter whole milk, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 vanilla pod (split and scraped), and 50g unsalted butter. Heat until almost boiling, then remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 200g honey (or 80-100g granulated sugar) and 4 large eggs until light and frothy. Gradually whisk in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla pod from the milk. Strain the hot milk and gradually pour it into the egg and honey mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk, until the filling thickens to a creamy consistency (about 10-15 minutes). Be careful not to let it scorch.
- Pour the filling into the cooled pastry crust. Sprinkle lightly with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
94g
Fat
48g
Carbs
15g
