Milk tart is South Africa’s answer to a sweet slice of heaven, where creamy custard meets buttery crust in perfect harmony. This humble dessert is like a warm hug in tart form – spiced just enough to make you smile and topped with a dash of cinnamon to keep things cozy. However, one man recently sparked a heated debate by claiming that Americans hijacked the iconic tart and made it their own.
“We’ve got a pretty big problem on our hands. The Americans have stolen the milk tart. Yup, you heard me.
They stole the milk tart,” Thabo Baloyi said on the video. “I mean, we’ve gladly given away Elon Musk, we’ve gladly given away Charlize Theron, even Nelson Mandela’s hearing aid, for crying out loud. “But it’s never enough for some people.
This milk tart has its own name, and its own origin story. It comes from the state of Indiana, and it’s called, wait for it, desperation pie. It’s a big deal, Martha Stewart even has her own recipe.
” Watch: ‘The Americans have stolen the milk tart’ Martha Stewart’s ‘desperation pie’: South Africa’s milk tart? When Martha Stewart dropped her “desperation pie” recipe, the internet exploded – because it’s basically South Africa’s milk tart in disguise! The post on Instagram was captioned: “The official state pie of Indiana, sugar cream is a regional specialty. It has a rich vanilla custard filling inside a buttery pastry crust.” One South African commented: “I will m**r you with a koeksister.
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