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Custard Tart recipe

A classic English custard tart with a buttery sweet shortcrust pastry case and a rich, wobbly, golden custard filling flavoured with vanilla and freshly grated nutmeg.

  • Difficulty
    4 out of 5
  • Prep: 30 minutes
  • Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Servings: Makes 1 x 9" tart (serves 8-10)
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Ingredients

SWEET PASTRY CASE
250g Plain Flour
60g Caster Sugar
160g Cold Unsalted Butter, cubed
Pinch of Salt
2 Large Egg Yolks

CUSTARD FILLING
750g Double Cream
115g Caster Sugar (55g + 60g)
13 Large Egg Yolks
Pinch of Salt
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Whole nutmeg for grating

Equipment: food processor (or use rubbing method), 9" loose-bottom deep tart tin, greaseproof paper, baking beans

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