Remember when you were a kid and grandma would bake a homemade custard tart? Try our easy recipe today!
Ingredients
- 8 egg yolks
- 1C castor sugar
- 1T vanilla essence
- 1/4C custard powder
- 600ml thickened cream
- 1 quantity shortcrust pastry (unsweetened
- nutmeg
Method
Beat the egg yolks until thick and creamy. Add the vanilla essence. Slowly add the sugar, beating while adding. Add thickened cream and beat until a good thick volume is reached. Add custard powder, beat well.
Pour into prepared baking tin. Sprinkle ground nutmeg over the top of the tart. Bake 180 degrees until the custard is just firm. Turn off oven and allow to cool with oven door ajar.
Serve warm or cold with a dollop of fresh cream or ice cream.