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Custard Tart

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A classic dessert featuring a buttery, flaky tart shell filled with a rich and silky vanilla custard, topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar for a touch of elegance.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add the cold butter and rub into the flour using fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  2. Add egg yolk and cold water. Stir until dough forms, adding more water if needed.
  3. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit it into a tart pan. Trim edges and prick the base with a fork.
  5. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Remove parchment and weights, and bake for another 5–7 minutes until golden. Let crust cool.
  7. In a saucepan, heat milk, cream, and sugar over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
  8. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
  9. Gradually whisk warm milk mixture into egg mixture to temper. Return mixture to saucepan.
  10. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened (about 3–4 minutes).
  11. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  12. Pour custard into cooled tart shell and smooth the top.
  13. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours to set.
  14. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Slice and enjoy.

Notes

  • Chill the pastry dough to prevent shrinking during baking.
  • Temper the eggs slowly to avoid scrambling when adding the warm milk mixture.
  • For best results, allow the tart to fully set in the refrigerator before serving.

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