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Slice of Jewish Custard Tart

Old-Fashioned Layered Custard Cake – A South African Family Favourite

Irene Muller
Thin biscuit layers, creamy custard, one night in the fridge — this old-fashioned custard tart is worth the wait.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack, Tea Time
Cuisine Jewish, South African
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour

For the Custard Filling:

  • 40ml custard powder
  • 40ml cornflour
  • 2ml salt
  • 200ml sugar
  • 750ml boiling milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 5ml vanilla essence

Instructions
 

  • Ingredients for Custard Cake

For the Crust:

  • Preheat oven to 190°C / 374°F.
  • Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix to form a rollable dough.
  • Divide dough into 6 equal balls.
  • Roll each ball out thinly into a round. Place in a covered container and rest.
  • Bake rounds on a prepared baking sheet for 10 minutes each. Watch closely — they burn easily.
Keyword Cornflour, Custard Powder, Eggs, Vanilla