We Love Local Flavor (Part 2) - Jody Boshoff's milk tart liqueur, Maxine Chowles' chocolate ProNutro squares

Jody Boshoff’s milk tart liqueur

“milk tart is an iconic South African pud and reminds me of my Ouma’s baking. This drink is the perfect end to a good roast.”

Jody Boshoff’s milk tart liqueur

Serves 8 to 10

Easy

Great value

Preparation: 10 minutes

·         Vodka 1 ¼ cups

·         Condensed milk 1 x 397 g can

·         Evaporated milk ²/₃ cup

·         Ground cinnamon, for serving

1. Pour the vodka, condensed and evaporated milks into a one-litre bottle and shake well.
2. Chill, shake and pour into glasses or cups.
3. Sprinkle each serving with ground cinnamon and serve chilled, or add a tot or two to a shot of espresso.

Fat-conscious

Maxine Chowles’ chocolate ProNutro squares

“This recipe is very special to me because my mom used to make it when I was a child. Recreating it brings back memories of childhood happiness!”

Makes about 12 long fingers or 24 squares

Easy

Great value

Maxine Chowles’ chocolate ProNutro squares

Preparation: 10 minutes

Baking: 20 minutes

·         Butter 185 g, plus extra for greasing

·         Sugar 90 g

·         Flour 180 g

·         Cocoa 2 t

·         Chocolate ProNutro 100 g

·         Desiccated coconut 60 g

·         Baking powder 1 t

·         Salt 1 t

For the sauce:

·         Icing sugar 5 T

·         Butter 3 T

·         Cocoa 2 t

·         Boiling water approximately 1 T

1. Preheat the oven to 150⁰C. Grease and line an oblong oven proof dish.
2. Cream the butter and sugar. Add the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
3. Press into the dish and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Spoon the sauce over the hot biscuits and allow to cool. Cut the squares to the desired size when completely cool.
5. To make the sauce, mix the icing sugar, butter and cocoa. Add just enough boiling water to make a runny paste.

Fat-conscious

Wine: Bosman Family Wines Single Vineyard Pinotage 2008