Custard Tarts

Indulge in the timeless charm of homemade custard tarts, a decadent dessert featuring buttery, crumbly pastry filled with silky-smooth vanilla custard. This recipe strikes the perfect balance of richness and sweetness, with a hint of nutmeg sprinkled on top for an irresistible finish. Crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients like fresh egg yolks, whole milk, and heavy cream, these tarts are baked to golden perfection for a creamy center balanced by crisp pastry. Whether you're creating an elegant afternoon tea spread or an impressive dessert for guests, these custard tarts are sure to delight. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward instructions, you can bring this classic treat to your table in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 125 grams Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 2 Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Cold water
• 500 milliliters Whole milk
• 100 milliliters Heavy cream
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 4 Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 12-hole tart tin.

Step 2

To make the pastry, combine the all-purpose flour and diced cold butter in a large bowl. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Add the granulated sugar to the flour mixture and stir to combine.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 egg yolks and the cold water. Gradually add this to the flour mixture, stirring until it forms a dough.

Step 5

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead briefly until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Roll the chilled dough out to about 3-4mm thickness on a floured surface. Cut out circles slightly larger than the tart tin holes and press the dough into the tin.

Step 7

Prick the pastry bases gently with a fork and chill the tin in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Meanwhile, prepare the custard filling. Heat the whole milk and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just steaming, but not boiling.

Step 9

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and 4 egg yolks until smooth and pale.

Step 10

Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.

Step 11

Return the custard mixture to the saucepan and heat it gently while stirring until it thickens slightly.

Step 12

Remove the tart tin from the refrigerator and pour the custard mixture evenly into each shell, filling them almost to the top.

Step 13

Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the custard is just set and lightly golden on top.

Step 14

Allow the tarts to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before removing them to a wire rack.

Step 15

Sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg over the top of each tart for garnish before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1294.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3456.8

Total Fat 183.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 1545.7mg	0%
Sodium 294.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 384.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 176.6g
Protein 59.9g	0%

Vitamin D 417.0IU	0%
Calcium 839.2mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 1196.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 44.9%