
Put the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and whisk to combine. Return to the oven to bake for 5 minutes. Remove the paper and rice, and brush the inside of the party case with the egg yolks. Chill for another half an hour.īake the pastry case blind for 10 minutes until it starts to turn golden brown. Roll out the pastry, chill for half an hour and then use to line the ring, letting the surplus hang over the top. Place a buttered 18 x 3.5 cm pastry ring (or loose-bottomed tart tin) in the centre. Line a large roasting pan with non-stick baking parchment. Serve the tart right away or refrigerate, covered, up to 24 hours.1 quantity chilled Shortcrust Pastry (See recipe below.)Ģ large organic egg yolks, lightly beaten, to glaze In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the preserves until slightly thinner in consistency, about 5 minutes.Stir the chilled custard and spread it into the prepared crust.
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Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the custard to keep a skin from forming.Strain the custard through a fine sieve set over a medium bowl.

Add the butter and vanilla, and stir until the butter is melted.Pour the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan and, whisking constantly, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thicker.Gradually whisk in about one cup of the hot milk mixture.Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, and whisking constantly, boil for four to five minutes until the mixture thickens.Make sure the whisk reaches the corners of the pan. In a medium saucepan, mix the sugar, flour, and salt.Set the crust on a wire rack and cool completely. Remove foil and bake until crust is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes more.Bake 12 to 15 minutes until crust is set and just beginning to brown.Prick the bottom of the tart shell at one-inch intervals with a fork. Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes until very firm. Press the prepared tart dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a nine- or 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Put the flour and butter into a medium bowl.If not using immediately, wrap with plastic and refrigerate up to three days or freeze up to three months. Gather the dough into a ball, flatten, wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll out.With the motor running, add the water, and lemon zest through the feed tube and process until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl.Process the flour and butter in a food processor until coarse crumbs form.3 to 4 cups sliced fresh fruit (such as strawberries, peaches, nectarines, mangoes, or berries).2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces.1/2 cup cold butter (cut into small pieces).Creamy Custard Tart with Fresh Fruit Ingredients Try infusing your custard with different extracts, citrus zest, or tea. Pop open a cool can of Bonterra Rosé or Young Red and put your tart skills to the test with this recipe from The Spruce Eats. We’re partial to citrus tarts topped with red fruit to match our favorite Bonterra wines made with organically farmed grapes. Whether you opt for a vanilla filling like the one featured below or dream up your own, a homemade tart is hard to beat.


Creamy custard is the perfect blank slate when it comes to experimenting with different flavor combinations. This winter, choose your own custard tart adventure.
