Low Fat Classic Custard Tart

Indulge in the creamy, nostalgic flavors of this Low Fat Classic Custard Tart, a lighter twist on the timeless dessert. Perfectly balancing indulgence with a healthier profile, this tart features a crisp reduced-fat shortcrust pastry filled with a silky custard made from skim milk, egg yolks, and a touch of vanilla. The custard is thickened with cornflour for a smooth texture and finished with a dusting of aromatic nutmeg for that iconic custard tart essence. Blind baking the pastry ensures a crisp base, while chilling the tart before serving allows the custard to set beautifully. With just 30 minutes of prep and easy-to-find ingredients, this low-fat dessert serves up to 8 slices of guilt-free comfort and is ideal for family gatherings or tea-time indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 g reduced-fat ready-made shortcrust pastry
• 500 ml skim milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• 50 g granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Roll out the reduced-fat shortcrust pastry on a lightly floured surface. Use it to line a 23 cm (9 inch) tart tin, trimming off any excess.

Step 3

Line the pastry with baking paper and fill with baking beans or rice. Blind bake the pastry case for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans, then bake for another 5 minutes until the pastry is golden and dry. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, heat the skim milk until just below boiling. Do not allow it to boil. Remove from heat.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, cornflour, and granulated sugar until smooth and pale.

Step 6

Gradually add the hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling.

Step 7

Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over a medium heat, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This will take around 8-10 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 9

Pour the custard into the prepared pastry case. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Sprinkle the ground nutmeg evenly over the surface of the custard.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the custard is just set but slightly wobbly in the center.

Step 12

Allow the tart to cool in the tin, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the custard to fully set.

Step 13

Serve chilled, slicing into 8 pieces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(905.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1540.0

Total Fat 44.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 753.5mg	0%
Sodium 1244.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 82.1g
Protein 44.7g	0%

Vitamin D 300.1IU	0%
Calcium 825.3mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1118.7mg	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: 27.7%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 59.9%