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Custard tart

Custard tart
Prepare
less than 30 mins
Cook
30 mins to 1 hour
Serve
Serves 6

An English classic, the custard tart is perfect for a little smackerel of something at elevenses.

By Alan Bennett

From A Taste of My Life

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Ingredients

Method

  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.