Description
Silky smooth egg custard tart whispers classic British dessert comfort with its golden, creamy filling nestled in a buttery shortcrust pastry. Sweet nostalgia and delicate flavors invite you to savor each delightful, traditional bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup water
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare two distinct dough types – oil-based and water-based – and refrigerate them separately to enhance texture and manageability.
- Create a layered pastry by meticulously folding and rolling the two doughs together, generating delicate, flaky pastry sheets.
- Carefully mold the laminated dough into tart shells, ensuring uniform thickness and smooth edges, then return to refrigerator for firming.
- Craft a silky sugar syrup by gently heating and dissolving sugar, simultaneously preparing a rich, smooth custard mixture with precise whisking.
- Pour the luxurious custard into the chilled tart shells, ensuring even distribution and minimal air bubbles.
- Position the filled tart shells in a preheated oven at 350°F, allowing them to bake for approximately 45 minutes until the custard sets and the pastry turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the tarts cool completely at room temperature, which helps the custard stabilize and develop a perfect consistency.
- Gently unmold the tarts, revealing the delicate, flaky exterior and creamy interior, ready to be served and savored.
Notes
- Chill doughs thoroughly to ensure flaky, tender pastry layers that melt in your mouth.
- Use cold ingredients when making oil and water doughs to prevent gluten development and maintain a delicate texture.
- Laminate dough carefully by creating multiple thin layers, which helps achieve that signature crispy, buttery crust.
- Strain custard mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps, guaranteeing a silky smooth filling.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend that contains xanthan gum.
- Allow tart to cool completely before slicing to help custard set properly and prevent structural collapse.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (including chilling and preparation steps)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg