Milk Tart Malva Pudding

This delicious pudding recipe brings together two of the best South African desserts: milk tart and malva pudding. If you are a fan of either, you have to try this Milk Tart Malva Pudding.

If classic South African Desserts are more your vibe, then try this traditional Milk Tart Recipe or this Malva Pudding Recipe.

Key Ingredients

• Vanilla extract - Use good-quality vanilla extract for this recipe. Vanilla essence or vanilla bean paste can also be used.
• Apricot jam - Use a smooth apricot jam to make the malva pudding layer.
• Evaporated milk - This recipe uses evaporated milk to make the pudding sauce; if necessary, pouring cream will also work.
• Cinnamon - You will need both a cinnamon stick and ground cinnamon for this recipe.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Variations

If you love the idea of trying this recipe but aren't quite sure if you'll be a fan of these two classics combined into one dessert. Then you can make them separately. See this recipe for a traditional Malva Pudding with Vanilla Bean Custard and this recipe for Milktart.

How to Make a Malva Pudding Milk Tart

Malva Pudding Layer

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C and butter an ovenproof dish. Add the eggs and the sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Beat at medium-high speed until the mixture is pale and airy. Add the apricot jam, vanilla, and vinegar to the egg-and-sugar mixture and beat until combined.

2. Step 2: Sift together the flour and salt, then slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture while the mixer runs at low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure there are no lumps, then mix briefly again. 

3. Step 3: Mix the milk and the bicarbonate of soda together in a jug. Slowly pour this into the batter with the mixer running. Mix until the batter is smooth and lump-free.

4. Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in a preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean.

5. Step 5: To make the sauce, combine the water, sugar, evaporated milk, and butter in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow the sugar and butter to melt.

6. Step 6: Once the butter and sugar have melted, pour the sauce slowly over the pudding as soon as it comes out of the oven. Set the pudding aside to cool to room temperature.

Milk Tart Layer  

1. Step 1: Add the condensed milk, milk, and cinnamon stick to a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Heat until almost boiling.

2. Step 2: Add the egg yolks and the corn flour to a bowl fitted with a whisk attachment on an electric mixer. Beat until just combined.

3. Step 3: In a steady stream, add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture while whisking; do this slowly to temper the eggs. Continue until all of the milk has been added. Transfer the mixture to a clean saucepan set over medium heat.

4. Step 4: Whisk continuously until the custard thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Once thick, remove from the heat and whisk in the butter.

5. Step 5: Pour the milk tart topping over the cooled malva pudding base, and smooth it out with a spatula. Cover the top of the dish with plastic wrap and press it down gently so that it is in contact with the custard. Place the milktart malva into the fridge to set for about 6 hours. 

6. Step 6: Once set, dust the top of the pudding with ground cinnamon, slice, and enjoy!

Storage

Store any leftover dessert in the fridge. Do this by covering the dish with plastic wrap or by slicing the dessert and placing it in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing this dessert.

Milktart Malva Pudding FAQs

More Easy South African Dessert Recipes

If you love recipes that combine two classic desserts, you can't miss out on these Cheesecake Oreo Brownies, this Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae, or this Black Forest Trifle.