Square Melktart Slab Pie

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Turning a Melktert pie into a slab pie makes it simple to slice and serve to a larger group of people. The square cuts provide a fresh twist to this traditional triangle pie recipe. A slab pie is a shallow pie that is baked in a rectangular baking dish, making it easier to divide into smaller portions. It is an ideal option for feeding a large number of people or for bringing this classic Melktert dessert to a popin pie party.

This South African recipe shows love for classic square Melktart Slab Pie.

The name Melktart translates to milk tart in English, highlighting its primary ingredient. Melktart features a delicate balance of vanilla and cinnamon, infusing the creamy custard with warmth and aromatic goodness. 

Melktart uses readily available ingredients like eggs, sugar, flour, and milk. This accessibility ensures that you can easily recreate these recipes in your own kitchen, regardless of where you are.

Melktart is a chilled, delightful dessert that showcases a smooth and creamy custard filling encased in a flaky pastry crust. Slice it into portions and savor the creamy, spice-infused Melktart in every bite. 

South African Square Melktart Slab Pie

Ingredients:

1 sheet of puff pastry

1/2 cup of sugar

1/4 cup of cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon of salt

4 cups of whole milk

4 large eggs

2 tablespoons of butter

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375°F.

Roll out the puff pastry and place it in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Trim the edges and prick the bottom with a fork.

Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.

Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture boils. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.

In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the hot milk mixture. Whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan.

Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.

Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Creating a Melktart slab pie is a fantastic way to elevate a classic triangle pie recipe and add a touch of creativity to your dessert recipe files. By tweaking the shape of the pie from triangles to squares you transform it into a visually striking dessert. With its flaky crust and creamy custard filling, this square Melktart Slab Pie is a treat for all the senses. So why not experiment with new shapes and sizes to make your desserts stand out and impress your guests?