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"This is a recipe that was given me by a friend from South Africa. There is nothing complicated or sophisticated about it. Maybe that's why it tastes so good. Be sure to make this if you have kids."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cornstarch, eggs...

"This traditional South African Melktert or Milk Tart is a variation of an egg custard pie which originated with the Dutch settlers who came South Africa in the 17th Century. Melktert was then adapted and made a purely South African creation by the Cape Malays. Apparently wives reputations hang on their Melkterts and recipes are family heirlooms. So,..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cornflour...

"If you love oatmeal cookies and you love apple pie then you will find that this recipe makes an undeniably good dessert! Served warm with custard it is pure comfort food."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves, cornflour...

"This is a very popular South african Teatime treat/Dessert a plus in its favour is it can be made in advance.The traditional version is made with a Puff Pastry base but I find a short crust type base makes it much easier to cut and handle.The filling can also be put into Custard cups and served as a milk pudding."

Ingredients: cornflour, eggs, milk...

"I've not tried this dessert, but it sounds lovely. Borrowed shamelessly from Moosewood."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, milk...

"i found this recipe in my sister in law's high school cook book. it really is impossible in everything, impossibly easy to make, impossibly tasty. it has got me out of a fix more than once when i had guests coming over within an hour's notice. this recipe is originally eaten cold, but just last week we had it warm and it still rocked. hope..."

Ingredients: coconut, eggs, milk...

"This desert recipe was given to me by my South African friend Sheralee. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds delicious. Posted for ZWT 4."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, milk...

"A South African Tart. For a richer vanilla flavor, add a split vanilla bean, with the seeds, to the milk along with the cinnamon stick, and omit the vanilla extract."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cornstarch...

"This is a firm family favourite. My mother use to make this with surplus milk (even if the milk was a little sour). It gets more firm the cooler it gets - so give it a chance to set once cooked. I don't think that it needs custard or cream or ice cream with it...besides you won't just want 1 helping!!!"

Ingredients: eggs, margarine, milk...

"This is a (slighty tweaked) recipe from Mariette Crafford, a South African food writer. It's the best shortcrust pastry I've ever tasted. It can be used raw, if you don't want to be bothered with blind baking, but I have found that blind baking does guarantee a more golden pastry colour. The cornstarch (known as cornflour here) practically..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, cream of tartar...

"This is a truly South African desert. It is sweet, and not for dieters, but is heaven on a plate. I have memories of my mom making this for birthday parties and all sorts. I have adapted the ingredients for the UK. Cooking time includes boiling caramel and setting time."

Ingredients: chocolate, condensed milk...

"These are 12 perfectly-sized little apple pies made in a muffin pan! These are quite the most elegant thing to serve on good china for a ladies tea party."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, raisins...

"From South Africa,it's actually a very easy recipe. Don't be put off by the apparent length. When your family tastes this pie you'll be glad you made it. This banana pie proves that diabetics have no need to eat plain unappetizing food. I found it on the Afri Chef site"

Ingredients: cornstarch, cookie crumbs...

"This is a wonderfully thick and flavourful milk custard set in a crust. A traditional tart which is loved by young and old alike. Children especially love the filling as a dessert."

Ingredients: cinnamon, prepared graham cracker crusts...