Square Melktart Slab Pie
South African Square Melktart Slab Pie
Turning a classic Melktart (milk tart) into a slab pie makes it easy to slice and serve to a crowd. A slab pie bakes in a shallow rectangular dish, creating neat square portions perfect for parties, holidays, or casual gatherings.
Why You’ll Love This Melktart Slab Pie
Melktart is a beloved South African dessert with a smooth, creamy custard infused with vanilla and cinnamon, nestled in a flaky crust. Transforming it into a slab pie makes it easier to cut, serve, and share — without losing the traditional flavor that generations love.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out puff pastry to fit a 9x13-inch baking dish. Trim edges and prick the base with a fork.
- Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking, until it boils; reduce to low for 2 minutes.
- Temper eggs with 1 cup hot milk, whisk back into pan. Cook over low heat until thickened.
- Stir in butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour custard into crust.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until filling is set and crust golden. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
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This Square Melktart Slab Pie is creamy, fragrant, and perfect for gatherings — a modern twist on a South African favorite.
