French custard tart recipe

French Custard Tart recipe

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Recipe intro

Introducing the delectable French custard tart recipe, a classic dessert that is sure to impress your taste buds. This delightful treat features a buttery and flaky crust filled with a smooth and creamy custard filling. The combination of rich vanilla flavors and a hint of sweetness creates a truly indulgent experience. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is a must-try.

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French custard tart recipe details

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Ingredients

	For the Filling:
1 l	milk
4 large	eggs
150 g	sugar
40 g	cornflour
180 ml	water
1 pinch(es)	nutmeg
2 tsp	ground cinnamon
	For the pastry:
150 g	plain flour
2 large	eggs, beaten
120 g	unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1 tbsp	sugar
1 pinch(es)	salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 8, 450°F, 230°C. Grease and line an 8-9 inch, 20-23cm deep pie dish.

To make the pastry:
Mix flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add butter and cut in with a knife to start and finish rubbing to in with fingertips until it reaches the breadcrumbs stage.

Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the eggs. Incorporate using a spatula or your fingers. When it starts to come together as a dough, form into a ball, wrap in cling film and chill for 30 minutes.

Roll out on lightly floured surface to fit the pie dish, including sides. Chill in refrigerator until required. Trim pastry immediately before filling.

To make the filling:
Combine milk and sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool to moderately warm.

Mix cornflour with 180ml of water until there are no more lumps and stir into warm milk. Return to a low heat, stirring continuously, bring to a boil and remove from heat.

Beat the eggs thoroughly in a bowl and then stir into the milk. Stir until well mixed.

Pour custard into pie casing and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle spices over the custard while still hot. Allow to cool before serving. Serve at room temperature.

About the recipe:
The recipe is said to centuries old. The custard is made by a distinctive method, not the British way.

Preparation time:
ca. 1 hr
Resting time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a