Description
A classic vanilla custard tart with a flaky pastry crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Press the pie crust into a tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
- Temper the egg yolks by slowly whisking in about half a cup of the hot milk mixture.
- Pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the custard into the cooled tart shell.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the custard is set.
- Let the tart cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can make your own pie crust if preferred.
- Ensure the custard is fully cooled before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: vanilla custard tart, custard pie, sweet tart, dessert recipe, pastry