Custard tart Recipe

Custard tart Recipe

  • 22cm/9in shortcrust pastry case
  • 300ml/10 fl oz full-fat milk
  • 200ml/7 fl oz double cream
  • 2 large free-range eggs
  • 2 free-range egg yolks
  • 80g/3oz caster sugar
  • pinch ground nutmeg
  1. Preheat the oven to 190C/375/Gas 5.
  2. Bake the pastry case for 15 minutes until firm and browned slightly.
  3. Remove the case and turn the oven down to 160C/325F/Gas 3.
  4. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk and cream nearly to the boil.
  5. Beat the eggs, yolks and sugar together in a bowl.
  6. Pour the hot milk over them and beat gently. Pour the mixture into the pastry case and grate a little nutmeg on top.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes until just set. Remove from the oven and leave to cool before serving.