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Custard Tart

A classic dessert with a rich vanilla custard filling and a buttery pastry crust.

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British
medium
3h 0m
8
vegetarian
Prep: 1h 0m
Cook: 2h 0m
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John Kirkwood
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Buttercold, cubed
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 Eggbeaten
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 7 Egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • Nutmeg(optional)freshly grated
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. 1

    Add flour, salt, butter, and sugar to a food processor. Pulse until it resembles breadcrumbs.

    1 min

  2. 2

    Add beaten egg and milk. Process until it forms a dough ball.

    1 min

  3. 3

    Wrap dough in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

    30 min

  4. 4

    Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).

    5 min

  5. 5

    Roll out pastry and line a flan dish. Prick base with a fork.

    10 min

  6. 6

    Blind bake pastry with parchment and beans for 20 minutes.

    20 min

  7. 7

    Remove beans and bake for another 20 minutes after applying egg wash.

    20 min

  8. 8

    Separate egg yolks and whisk with sugar until creamy.

    2 min

  9. 9

    Heat cream, milk, and vanilla until boiling. Temper with egg mixture.

    5 min

  10. 10

    Strain custard mixture and pour into pastry case. Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 45 minutes.

    45 min

Equipment Needed
food processor
flan dish
parchment paper
baking beans
whisk
sieve
Nutrition Estimate(medium confidence)
350
Calories
6g
Protein
40g
Carbs
18g
Fat
0

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