Desserts

Delicious South African desserts and sweet treats to end your meal beautifully.  Easy to follow recipes that recreate your mum’s cooking to impress your guests and family.  Give it a try!

Hertzoggies

Hertzoggies – Simple yet Melt in your mouth gentle sweetness

Hertzoggies are delicate South African tartlets that combine buttery pastry, sweet apricot jam, and a coconut meringue topping. They are elegant yet comforting, making them a favourite at tea tables, church gatherings, and special occasions. Although small in size, they carry rich flavour and a strong sense of tradition. The base of a hertzoggie is […]

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Koeksisters

Koeksisters – Ultimate Original Golden Sweet Treat

Koeksisters are one of South Africa’s most recognisable traditional sweets. They are crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and soaked in cold syrup that gives them their signature glossy finish. Although simple in concept, koeksisters require care, timing, and patience to achieve the perfect texture and flavour. For many, they represent celebration, comfort,

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Melktert

Mouthwatering Milk Tart (melktert) – A timeless classic that never goes out of style

Ultimate, chilled yet classy dessert to upscale your afternoon tea Light, creamy, and delicately sweet, Milk Tart — or Melktert as it’s fondly known — is one of South Africa’s most treasured desserts. Whether served at a family gathering, a church bazaar, or with a simple cup of tea, this humble tart has a way

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Malva Pudding with custard

Your tastebuds will love you – Treat yourself with Classic Malva Pudding

A Warm Taste of South African Comfort Few desserts bring back memories of home quite like Malva Pudding. Golden, sweet, and irresistibly soft, this traditional South African favourite has earned its place on family tables and restaurant menus alike. Served warm with a rich, creamy sauce, it’s comfort food at its best — a dessert

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Effortless, No bake, light and minty tart – Satisfaction guaranteed!

There are few desserts that capture South African nostalgia quite like Peppermint Crisp Tart. Creamy, crunchy, and wonderfully sweet, this beloved treat has been part of family celebrations, braais, and Sunday lunches for generations. It’s the dessert everyone looks forward to – simple to make, yet indulgent enough to steal the spotlight every time. At

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