Gluten-Free Milk Tart

Indulge in the creamy nostalgia of a classic South African treat with this Gluten-Free Milk Tart—a decadent dessert that marries timeless tradition with modern dietary needs. Featuring a buttery, gluten-free crust infused with coconut sugar for a subtle caramel note, this tart is filled with a silky custard made from velvety milk, cornstarch for natural thickening, and the warm embrace of vanilla. Crowned with a dusting of aromatic ground cinnamon, it offers the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple baking steps, this gluten-free adaptation ensures that everyone at the table can savor its rich, custardy bliss. Serve it chilled for a refreshing finale to any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 150 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 100 grams Butter, softened
• 50 grams Coconut sugar
• 1 large Egg yolk
• 1 pinch Salt
• 500 ml Milk
• 60 grams Cornstarch
• 100 grams Caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

To make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, softened butter, coconut sugar, egg yolk, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the ingredients form a crumbly dough.

Step 3

Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 23cm pie dish. Prick the base using a fork to prevent air bubbles.

Step 4

Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes or until golden brown, then remove and set aside to cool.

Step 5

For the filling: In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until just about to boil. Remove from heat.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch, caster sugar, and 1/4 cup of the warm milk mixture to form a smooth paste.

Step 7

Slowly pour the paste back into the saucepan with the remaining milk, stirring continuously.

Step 8

Return the saucepan to the heat and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Step 10

Pour the custard into the baked crust and allow it to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes.

Step 11

Sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly over the cooled milk tart.

Step 12

Refrigerate the milk tart for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure the filling is completely set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	999.8 grams (999.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2412

Total Fat 98.50g	126%
Saturated Fat 59.70g	299%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 449mg	150%
Sodium 999mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 365.00g	133%
Dietary Fiber 5.50g	20%
Total Sugars 176.80g
Protein 24.60g	49%

Vitamin D 245IU	1226%
Calcium 732mg	56%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 868mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 59.7%