Cape Town Melktert with Sea-salted Caramel Apples And Pears.
Cape Town melktert with sea-salted caramel apples and pears is a delicious fusion dessert that celebrates classic South African baking while adding a modern gourmet twist.
A traditional melktert (South African milk tart) is loved for its silky custard filling, delicate cinnamon notes, and crisp pastry crust, making it a staple in Cape Town cafés and home kitchens alike.
By pairing this creamy dessert with sea-salted caramel apples and pears, you introduce a rich balance of sweet, salty, and fruity flavours that steps up the traditional recipe into an indulgent showstopper.
Recipe and images courtesy of South African Fruit.
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How To Make Cape Town Melktert with Sea-salted Caramel Apples And Pears:
How To Make Cape Town Melktert with Sea-salted Caramel Apples And Pears.
This delicious dessert is a smooth and creamy version of custard tart, topped with caramelised sea-salted South African apples and pears. So yummy.
A delicious dessert is a smooth and creamy version of custard tart, topped with caramelised sea-salted South African apples and pears. What is not to love?
The caramelised apples and pears add warmth, natural sweetness, and texture, while the hint of sea salt enhances the caramel depth without overpowering the gentle milk tart base.
Preparation 30 minutes (plus 15 minutes chilling) | Cooking 40 minutes
Serves 8
Ingredients:
- 225g plain flour 1/2tsp salt 110g chilled butter, cut into pieces
- 2tsp caster sugar
- 1 egg yolk Chilled water, to mix
Filling:
- 300g low-fat soft cheese
- 50g caster sugar
- 1tsp vanilla extract
- 300ml single cream
- 2 large eggs
- Icing sugar, for sprinkling
Topping:
- 30g butter
- 30g caster sugar
- 1 South African apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 South African pear, cored and thinly sliced
- Generous pinch of sea salt
How To Make Cape Town Melktert with Sea-salted Caramel Apples And Pears:
How To Make Cape Town Melktert with Sea-salted Caramel Apples And Pears. This combination is perfect for festive desserts, dinner parties, or anyone searching for unique South African dessert recipes.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6.
- Sift the flour and salt together. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add just enough chilled water to make a smooth (but not sticky) dough.
- Wrap and chill for 10-15 minutes.
- Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line a 25cm flan ring or dish. Line with baking paper and baking beans or crumpled foil.
- Bake blind (i.e. without a filling) for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas Mark 4.
- Beat together the low-fat soft cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, single cream and eggs. Remove the baking paper and beans or foil from the pastry case.
- Pour in the filling and bake for 25-30 minutes, until set. Cool.
- For the topping, melt the butter in a frying pan and add the caster sugar, cooking for a few moments to dissolve it. Add the apple and pear slices and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until tender and beginning to caramelise. Add the sea salt, cool slightly, then spoon on top of the tart.
Cook’s Tip: Take a shortcut by using a pre-baked pastry case.
Cape Town Melktert with Sea-salted Caramel Apples And Pears:
Cape Town Melktert with Sea-salted Caramel Apples And Pears. The dessert can be served chilled for a classic melktert experience or slightly warm to highlight the caramel fruit topping.
It pairs beautifully with coffee, rooibos tea, or dessert wine, making it versatile for both casual gatherings and special occasions.
Whether you are exploring authentic South African cuisine, updating a traditional milk tart recipe, or looking for an elegant fruit dessert with salted caramel appeal, Cape Town melktert with sea-salted caramel apples and pears offers a rich cultural heritage combined with irresistible modern flavour.
This campaign is run by HORTGRO, the industry association representing South African fruit growers. Recipe and images courtesy of South African Fruit.
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