Egg Custard Tarts

Crumbly almond short-crust pastry cases filled with rich, creamy egg custard and topped with a dusting of aromatic ground nutmeg.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 274 kcals 3288.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.1 grams 288.6 grams
Fat 16.9 grams 202.4 grams
Protein 6.5 grams 78.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
55
g
Caster Sugar
For the pastry
90
g
Caster Sugar
For the custard
Dairy
120
g
Unsalted Butter
Chilled and cubed
1
piece
Egg
Free-range
7
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
GrainsCereals
165
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Nutmeg
Freshly ground

Steps

  • Rub flour, ground almonds, and butter together in a bowl until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, then stir in sugar.
  • Work the egg into the mixture with your fingers to form a soft dough.
  • Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in cling film, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface.
  • Cut out 12 discs using an 11cm fluted cutter and line a muffin tray.
  • Heat the milk in a pan and beat egg yolks with sugar in a bowl until creamy.
  • Pour the warm milk onto the egg mixture and stir well to create small bubbles.
  • Transfer the custard to a jug and fill each pastry case.
  • Sprinkle ground nutmeg into the centre of each tart.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, reducing the heat to 180°C if necessary for the final 10 minutes.
  • Cool the tarts in the tin for 30 minutes before removing from the moulds.