Rhubarb and Custard Tart with an Almond and Rosemary Pastry

A sophisticated vegetarian tart featuring almond rosemary pastry, smooth rhubarb purée, and creamy custard topped with fresh nutmeg.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 669.3 kcals 5354.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 37.3 grams 298.6 grams
Fat 54.1 grams 432.4 grams
Protein 9.5 grams 76.2 grams
Cook Time
55 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Caster Sugar
For the pastry
60
g
Caster Sugar
For the sauce
60
g
Caster Sugar
For the custard
Dairy
150
g
Unsalted Butter
Cold, cubed, plus extra for greasing
1
piece
Egg Yolk
Large
1
piece
Egg
Beaten for egg wash
4
piece
Egg Yolk
Large, for the custard
600
ml
GrainsCereals
150
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
4
sprig
Rosemary
Fresh, finely chopped
1
piece
Nutmeg
Freshly grated to taste
Vegetables
500
g
Rhubarb
Chopped into chunks

Steps

  • Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in the almonds, rosemary, sugar, and egg yolk to form a dough.
  • Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C and place a 23cm flan tin on a baking tray.
  • Boil rhubarb, sugar, cinnamon, and 4 tablespoons of water in a pan until soft.
  • Remove cinnamon, blend the rhubarb to a purée, sieve it, and let it cool.
  • Roll out the pastry, line the tin, and chill for a few minutes.
  • Scrunch and open a piece of baking parchment to soften it.
  • Prick the pastry, fill with parchment and baking beans, and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove beans, brush with egg wash, and bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 160°C.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar, then whisk in boiled cream and sieve the mixture.
  • Pipe a rhubarb swirl into the case, add half the custard, and place in the oven.
  • Pour in remaining custard, bake 10 minutes, add more rhubarb, then bake 25 minutes more.
  • Allow the tart to cool in the tin, then grate nutmeg over the top to serve.