Kenya Milk Tart (South Africa)

Kenya Milk Tart (South Africa) Ingredients  1/2 cup butter, softened  1 cup white sugar  1 egg  2 cups all-purpose flour  2 teaspoons baking powder  1 pinch salt  4 cups milk  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1 tablespoon butter  2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour  2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch  1/2 cup white sugar  2 eggs, beaten  1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 16 Servings Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 1 cup sugar. Add 1 egg and beat until mixture is smooth. In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture just until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Press mixture into bottom and sides of two 9-inch pie pans. 3. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. 4. In a large saucepan, combine milk, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from burner. 5. In a separate bowl, mix together 2 1/2 tablespoons flour, cornstarch, and 1/2 cup sugar. Add beaten eggs to sugar mixture and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk mixture into milk. Return pan to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 5 minutes. Pour half of mixture into each pastry shell. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Chill before serving.