Classic English Custard Tart Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves8

pear, candied new season walnuts

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Pastry
Blind bake the pastry for 15 minutes with baking beans, then remove the beans and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.
2
Make the Custard
In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream until just boiling. In a bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg yolks until pale. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
3
Assemble the Tart
Slice the pears thinly and arrange them on the cooled pastry base. Pour the custard mixture over the pears, filling the tart shell.
4
Bake the Tart
Bake the tart in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the custard is set and slightly golden on top. Allow to cool before serving.
5
Garnish
Once the tart is cooled, sprinkle the candied walnuts on top for added texture and flavor.