South African Recipe for Dark Chocolate Milk Tart from De Zeekoe Guest Farm

As one of the most charming guesthouses in South Africa, De Zeekoe Guest Farm has an absolutely stunning backdrop: gorgeous mountains, and flowers, which are best seen from August to the beginning of October. I also adore it because there are dozens of activities to take part in while visiting, including daily visits with the residential meerkats, horseback-riding, eco farm tours, and visits to the famous Cango Caves.

This beautiful owner-managed African farm is nestled near the town of Oudtshoorn, between the majestic Swartberg and Outeniqua Mountains in the heart of the Klein Karoo, which is also part of the world-famous Garden Route in South Africa.

Conveniently situated on the longest wine route in South Africa (Cape Route 62), De Zeekoe has a unique charm that attracts flower enthusiasts and people looking for scenic surroundings. Guests can choose between various types of accommodation, ranging from stylish suites in a guesthouse atmosphere to rustic waterfront chalets.

And, I absolutely have to spotlight one of De Zeekoe’s most exceptional in-house recipes, their Dark Chocolate Milk Tart. For all you dessert-lovers out there, this is an absolute must-try dessert—and the best part is, it’s a recipe straight from South Africa! (For more recipes, click here.)

See below for the recipe:

Serves 6

Step 1: Crust

¼ cup butter

¼ cup sugar

1 egg

2 tablespoons flour

2 tablespoons cornmeal

¾ teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt

1. Cream butter and sugar.
2. Add egg and dry ingredients and mix.
3. Roll out the crust on a floured surface, then place it in a tart pan and allow to set in the fridge.

Step 2: Filling

1 ½ cups milk (separated into ¼ cup and 1 ¼ cup)

¼ cup flour

¼ cup cornstarch

Pinch of salt

¾ cup sugar

Cinnamon to taste

3 ½ tablespoons butter, melted

2 eggs, separated

½ cup dark chocolate

1. Preheat oven to 355 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix ¼ cup of milk with the dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, salt, sugar, and cinnamon).
3. Preheat the rest of the milk (1 ¼ cups) to boiling point and add to the dry ingredients.
4. Add the butter and the egg yolks. Add chocolate pieces. Beat the egg white until stiff, then fold into mixture.
5. Place the filling into the crust and bake for 25 – 30 minutes.

For more recipes from De Zeekoe Guest Farm and other southern and eastern Africa accommodations, purchase our recipe book, a Taste of Africa, here.