Classic Custard Tarts

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Lovely with a cup of tea or coffee, custard tarts are actually very simple to make and best with homemade pastry.

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Ingredients

Serves : 15

Pastry
100g caster sugar
1 egg
175g butter
350g plain flour, sifted

Custard
6 eggs
4 egg yolks
200ml golden syrup
200ml milk
200ml water
1 dessertspoon honey

Directions

Preparation:30min › Cook:45min › Ready in:1hour15min

Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.

Pastry:

Place sugar, 1 egg and butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add in sifted flour and mix until it holds together. Divide the dough into small portions and press into moulds of a muffin tin.

Custard:

Beat the 6 eggs and 4 egg yolks together. Combine egg mixture with the golden syrup, milk, water and honey. Mix well and pour into pastry-lined moulds. Bake in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes or until custard is set. Be careful not to burn.

Cook's Note

For a tasty twist, sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg on the top of each tart before baking.

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Reviews (1)

by woodie03

This tart was delicious but came out tasting Caramel rather than custard. Not too sweet and not over powering. the pastry came out perfect and was enjoyed by all. - 08 Mar 2012

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