With Valentine’s Day coming up, hearts and pretty shades are popping up everywhere!

Flowers are lovely but there is nothing like a homemade South African dessert  to win the heart of the one you love… and if you’re abroad, to remind you of home!

Use our basic South African Milk Tart (melktert) recipe  or Coconut Milk Tart recipe, and simply decorate with extra cinnamon using a heart-shaped cookie cutter! Add rose petals for romance…

valentine milk tart

More Delicious Valentine Food Ideas:

Watch this brilliant video below for some more ideas for Valentine’s Day… turning South African favourites like naartjies and watermelon into the most romantic food you ever laid your eyes on…