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Melktert
Rub the butter into the flour and sugar until sandy. Add the egg and bring together into a dough. Wrap and chill 30 minutes.
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How long does Melktert take?
4 hr 5 min all in — 30 min prep, 35 min cook, 3 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 slices. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Rolling pin, Oven, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.
How much sugar?
50 g of Sugar.
How much sugar?
100 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Home-made shortcrust → Ready-rolled shortcrust pastry. Blind-bake exactly the same way.
What should I watch for?
Keep whisking into the corners of the pan or the bottom will catch and the custard will taste scorched.
Any tips from this recipe?
The custard should still wobble in the centre when you cut it. If you want a firmer slice, add another 10 g of cornflour. A biscuit base of 200 g crushed Tennis or digestive biscuits with 80 g melted butter is a common no-bake shortcut.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.