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How To Make RUSTIC CUSTARD TARTS | Quick and Easy Custard Tart Recipe | Le Bon Baker

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Egg Custard Tarts

Cultural Context

Egg custard tarts have been a beloved British dessert since the 19th century, often enjoyed for tea or as a sweet treat. They showcase the simplicity of custard filling enveloped in a flaky pastry, embodying the essence of comfort food. Variations exist globally, with similar tarts found in Portuguese and Chinese cuisines, each adding their own twist to this classic.

BritishGBdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 whole egg
3 egg yolks
100g castor sugar
200g creme fraiche
50g golden syrup
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
a pinch of cinnamon
a pinch of nutmeg
filo pastry

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

1

Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 degrees Fahrenheit).

2

Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with oil.

3

Ensure filo pastry is defrosted and ready to use.

4

Fold the filo pastry over and make a small nick to mark halfway, then cut down the center.

5

Cut the filo pastry in half again to create smaller rectangles.

6

Place the filo pastry rectangles into the muffin tin, pressing them to form rustic cups that come up the sides.

7

In a mixing bowl, combine the whole egg, egg yolks, castor sugar, creme fraiche, vanilla bean paste, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until smooth.

8

Evenly pour the mixture into the filo pastry cups, filling them partially first.

9

Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the pastry starts to blister.

10

Remove from the oven and drizzle half of the golden syrup over the tarts.

11

Return the tarts to the oven for an additional 2 minutes.

12

Transfer the tarts to a cake stand or allow to cool on a wire rack.

13

Place the tarts in the fridge to cool completely before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Custard TartsEgg Tarts

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