Posted on Sunday, February 2, 2025 in
Dessert Recipes
Easy and Delicious Custard Tart Recipe
Easy and delicious custard tart (tarte de natas), flaky pastry, a creamy vanilla custard, with caramelized top, and simple ingredients.
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Preparation time | 30 min |
Cooking Time | 35 min |
Ready In | 1 h 5 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 6 |
Ingredients
Pastry:1 medium egg1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter (120 g)1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (200 g)1/3 cup sugar (70 g)Filling:3/4 cup sugar (170 g)8 medium egg yolks1 2/3 cups whole milk (400 ml)3/4 cup heavy cream (200 ml)1/2 vanilla bean2 tbsp cornstarch
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Preparation
Prepare the Pastry:
- Sift the flour and sugar together onto a clean work surface, forming a mound with a well in the center.
- Add the egg into the well, then incorporate the cold butter, cut into small pieces.
- Using your fingertips, work the ingredients together until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Shape the dough into a ball, flatten it slightly into a disc, wrap it in parchment paper, and refrigerate for about 15 minutes.
Make the Custard:
- :In a saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and sugar.
- Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add them to the mixture.
- Whisk the egg yolks separately, then add them to the saucepan along with the cornstarch. Mix until dissolved.
- Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and forms a ribbon-like texture when dripped off a spoon. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and line a tart pan with it. Trim the edges and prick the base with a fork.
- Pour the custard filling into the tart shell and bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden with dark caramelized spots on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Run a knife around the edges to help release the tart from the pan before serving.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Sobremesas de Portugal
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