By Shireen Jamooji
December 10th, 2023
Recreate the magic of these world-famous egg custard tarts in the comfort of your own home this Christmas. This simple recipe is perfect for even beginner bakers to follow.
1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade) 2 cups whole milk 1 cinnamon stick Peel of 1 lemon 6 egg yolks 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Powdered sugar for dusting
Preheat your oven to 220°C and roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
Cut it into circles that fit the cups of a muffin tin. Place each square into the cups, pressing down gently to form a pastry shell.
In a saucepan, heat the milk with the cinnamon stick and lemon peel over medium heat until it almost reaches boiling. Let it cool slightly then strain.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and flour until well combined. Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously.
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens to a custard consistency.
Once the custard is ready, spoon it into the prepared pastry shells, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the custard has a slightly caramelised top.
Let them cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust the cooled pastries with cinnamon sugar before serving.