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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...

"In South Africa "fruit salad" means something a little different from most American recipes. A definitive recipe does not exist: you use what fruits you have, and in summer and fall the choice is enormous. This is a healthy, simple way to end any meal, whether humble or grand. Serve with ice cream, sweet whipped cream or custard, or plain,..."

Ingredients: canned peach halves, kiwi fruits...

"From: Boschendal Wine Estate Restaurant,
Cape Province, South Africa.

It is actually a delicious cake but rich!!
Very simple to make."

Ingredients: bicarbonate of soda, eggs...

"Cute ice cream dessert served at an ice cream shoppe in So. Africa. Ice Cream needs to refreeze so plan accordingly. Recipe was adapted from The African Cookbook by Ben Sandler."

Ingredients: chocolate chips, French vanilla ice cream...

"Another recipe I found on-line while looking for South Africa recipes to post for ZWT."

Ingredients: evaporated milk, light brown sugar...

"This cocktail is creamy and rich. A powerful dessert drink straight up or calm the drink slightly with the addition of ice cubes.
Baileys cream can be used in place of the Amarula Cream with little change in taste."

Ingredients: Grand Marnier, Amarula cream liqueur...

"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...

"This is a real stick-to-your-ribs pud just for a cold winter's day. Served with a custard it is toe-curlingly good!"

Ingredients: coconut, eggs, fruit cocktail...

"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...

"These biscuits (cookies) are still my adult children favourites and I can never seem to make enough of them !!
The secret of this biscuit is to chill the dough before baking. If making this recipe, please don't use skim milk or evaporated milk, only condensed milk."

Ingredients: margarine, salt, sugar...

"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...

"Very traditional, very comforting! Rather don't use tapioca, which is similar but has much larger "beads" or grains. Tapioca would need soaking overnight."

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, sago...

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

Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, milk...

"This is an ideal dessert for two. This is made in no time and can be cooked and left in the microwave whilst eating the main course. Serve with custard sauce if so desired."

Ingredients: jam, eggs, golden syrup...