Milk tart inspired recipes for Milk Tart Day

Every year on the 27th of February we share our appreciation for the humble milk tart – a South African favourite!

This Milk Tart Day, we’re sharing some of our best milk tart inspired recipes. From ice cream to fudge, we’ve got something for everyone.

 

Pear and phyllo pastry milk tart

The nostalgic milk tart is given an epic upgrade with a dash of almond extract, a crisp golden phyllo pastry case and sweet slices of pear. Perfect for entertaining!

 

Milk tart Pavlovas with cinnamon shortbread crumble

The proof of this nostalgic classic-turned-vogue dessert lies in its legacy, taking a contemporary turn for the even better. We’ve taken the milk tart and the pavlova, two iconic desserts and combined them to create this show-stopper dessert – milk tart pavlovas with cinnamon shortbread crumble. The flavour combinations work incredibly well together and it is a wonderful dessert to make when you have friends and family coming over for a Sunday lunch.

 

Milk tart éclair trifle with pinotage jelly and naartjie syrup

A proudly South African twist on a Christmas favourite.

 

Ginger milk tart with salted caramel macadamia nut brittle

Serve shards of caramel with the tarts and enjoy!

 

Rooibos milk tart soufflé

Rooibos milk tart soufflé is a fluffy, light dream. The flavours are beloved by almost every South African, and we try to include them in as many divine dessert recipes as possible. This soufflé is amazing for a teatime treat.

 

Milk tart fudge

Make a fantastic treat to indulge your sweet tooth this Heritage Day with a recipe that offers the best of both worlds – Milk tart fudge!

 

Van der Hum milk tarts

Give this South African classic a twist by adding Van der Hum liqueur. The creaminess of the tart and flavours of cinnamon raise it to a new level

 

Milk-tart ice cream with Marie biscuit crumble

Serve with extra crumbled Marie biscuits on top – yum!

 

ALSO SEE: Traditional Milk Tart with Almond Crust

Traditional Milk Tart with Almond Crust