27 February is Milk Tart Day: Celebrate with our greatest collection of milk tart recipes

National Milk Tart Day is a thing and we’re totally here for it. Let’s celebrate one of South Africa’s iconic desserts with delicious recipes you can make at home. Some are traditional, and some are a bit wacky – but they all pay homage to the humble milk tart. Read on for your fix of creamy, cinnamon goodness.

First up: let’s master the basics. Watch this video to learn how to make a classic milk tart: step by step.

WATCH: How to make a classic milk tart

Coconut fans, we have a great recipe for you! Once you’ve tasted this Coconut condensed milk tart, it’ll become one of your favourites.

When it’s after dinner, you don’t have to choose between dessert or a liqueur – you can have both with this Amarula milk tart.

Milk tart pancake mille-feuille– layers of milk tart mixture sandwiched between countless layers of thin pancakes.

If you love cheesecake, you’ll love this dense and tangy milk tart recipe: Milk tart cheesecake with rum caramel.

Milk tart spring rolls – a novel way to nibble on milk tart, deep-fried and crunchy.

Milk tart macarons – jazz up your traditional macaron recipe with a milk tart adaption.

Yes! Vegans can enjoy milk tart, too. Try this Vegan Milk Tart recipe if you’re keeping a plant-based diet.

Milk tart martini – booze and milk tart, what’s not to love?

Milk tart ice cream sandwiches – the kids will love these morsels of moreish-ness.

Milk tart stuffed churros – Spain meets South Africa in this cross-cultural tidbit.

Crème brûlée milk tart is the dessert mashup of our dreams! A creamy custard centre with a crispy caramel topping – who could resist?

Milk tart sundaes – we have to mention that these are actually low carb so great for Banters!

If you prefer a sponge cake, try out this Milk tart layer cake recipe for something different.

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