Sweet Vanilla Custard Tarts Recipe

Name: Sweet Vanilla Custard Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sweet Pastry; 1 cup flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons water; Custard Filling; 1/2 cup milk; 1 vanilla bean (Madagascar); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 4 egg yolks

Servings: persons

Sweet Pastry
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons water
Custard Filling
1/2 cup milk
1 vanilla bean (Madagascar)
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
4 egg yolks

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
The pastry is best made in a food processor by whizzing the flour, sugar, and butter for a few seconds until it is like fine bread crumbs.
3
Then add the egg yolks and up to 2 tablespoons of water.
4
Mix to make a soft dough.
5
Wrap in plastic wrap.
6
Put in refrigerator to chill.
7
Pour the milk into a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
8
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise.
9
Scrape out the inner seed mass.
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Add the seed mass and the bean to the milk.
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Heat the milk.
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Bring to a simmer.
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Remove from heat.
14
Let the vanilla infuse the milk with flavor.
15
In a medium to large bowl, whisk the sugar, egg, and egg yolks.
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Pour the hot milk into the egg mixture and whisk.
17
Remove the vanilla bean pod.
18
Line six 4-inch fluted tart tins (ramekins are too deep) with the sweet pastry by dividing the pastry into six portions and using your fingers to press out and line the tins.
19
Place the tart tins on a baking sheet and then fill with the vanilla filling.
20
Bake for 25 minutes.
21
Enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sweet Pastry, 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Sweet Vanilla Custard Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sweet Vanilla Custard Tarts

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