A classic French custard tart with a rich, creamy filling and a perfectly flaky crust.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry large enough to fit a 9-inch pie dish
- 500 ml whole milk or 2% milk
- 125 g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 50 g cornstarch sifted
- 20 g unsalted butter cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a 9-inch pie dish with the puff pastry, trimming any excess.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated.
- Pour the custard into the prepared pie dish and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly browned.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg