
This dessert is a combination of two of South Africa’s most popular puddings – milk tart and malva pudding. It consists of a moist malva pudding base with a creamy milk tart topping. It is to die for!
Continue reading Topdeck PuddingThis dessert is a combination of two of South Africa’s most popular puddings – milk tart and malva pudding. It consists of a moist malva pudding base with a creamy milk tart topping. It is to die for!
Continue reading Topdeck PuddingPancake, aka “pannekoek” is a traditional and very popular South African treat which can be found at fete’s, markets or sport events. It is also often baked when it rains. Not that one needs to wait for rain to enjoy this sweet treat! Pancakes are traditionally filled with cinnamon sugar, but can be filled with a variety of both sweet and savoury fillings. It can even be stacked as a cake! Pancakes are similar in taste and texture to the French crépe. The French serve their crépes with lemon and sugar, or with sliced bananas and Nutella. Not forgetting “Crêpes Suzette“, the popular French dessert where pancakes are served with an orange sauce and flambéd with Grand Marnier, Cognac or orange liqueur. South African pancakes are very different to American pancakes, which we know as flapjacks or crumpets.
Continue reading South African PancakesThis popular South African dessert is to die for! You only need four ingredients, so make it today!
Continue reading Peppermint Crisp TartThis recipe is a firm South African favourite. Curry and rice (Kerrie & Rys) is a staple at church “basaars” and schools. It can be served with rice, or as a filling for “Vetkoek” or pancake. The mini “vetkoekies” pictured above were made with doughnut dough, and it was suprizingly delicious!
Continue reading Curry Mince“Melktertjies”, also know as “melktert shooters” is as South African as can be and basically our version of eggnog. It smells and tastes like melktert (Milk Tart) with a bit of kick. A single sip of this delicious alcoholic drink is all it will take to make you want to come back for more.
Continue reading Melktertjies (South African Eggnog)This is an excellent recipes which may end the search for a light and flavourful tart with a thick and creamy filling and paper thin crust! Serve slightly warm or cold. Be sure to also try Carolié’s easy Quick Baked Milk Tart, which is a crustless version of this South African favourite.
Milk tart is a South African favourite with many variations! Milk and eggs make milk tart a healthy dessert or coffee or tea time treat for young and old! Be sure to also try Carolié’s authentic recipe for Grandma’s Milk Tart, which is the real deal!
Continue reading Quick Baked Milk TartBobotie has many household variations but should always be prepared with good quality lean beef or lamb mince, flavoured with curry and spices and topped with a golden egg custard. The matching side dish is Yellow rice with raisins but fluffy white rice is also good. Add a green vegetable for colour and sambals like fruit chutney, diced pineapple, cucumber and nuts. The Indonesian influence on South African cookery entered the country with the Dutch colonists who had ties with Indonesia at the time. The Indonesian word “bobotok” from which bobotie is derived, appeared in a Dutch cookery book in the year 1609. Malayans brought their culinary traditions to the country and these formed the cornerstone for certain dishes, which were perfected and adapted by each succeeding generation and can be regarded as indigenous. Read more about South Africa’s food heritage here. Also try the Spicy Macadamia Nut & Fruit Bobotie recipe.
Continue reading BobotieMalva pudding is a classic South African dessert. It has a moist, sponge-like texture and is quite sweet. Due to the fact that the syrup is poured over the cake and it is baked a second time, it is considered a pudding rather than a cake. The pudding can be served on its own, often sliced into squares or simply scooped into shallow bowls, it can also be served with custard and/or ice-cream.
30 g butter at room temperature
200 ml sugar
250 ml cake flour
250 ml milk
2 large eggs, beaten
5 ml lemon juice
5 ml bicarb of soda
30 ml apricot jam
Syrup
125 ml cream or evaporated milk
50 ml sugar
50 ml water
25 g butter
To serve (optional)
Custard or vanilla ice-cream
6 servings.
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Young and old will find this bake delightful as a dessert – served hot or cold. It can also serve as an all-in-one breakfast dish with cereal, eggs and milk included.
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