28

Feb

Egg Custard Tarts

Posted by suanne  Published in Pastry
Better an egg this year than a chicken next year.
~ Ethiopian Proverb

I made a small batch of Egg Custard Tarts. The boys love the tarts and can eat three at a go. This is a sure-fire way to get them snacking frequently. It takes about 35 minutes to make a small batch of eight tarts.

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Ingredients:

Here are the ingredients to make 8 tarts:

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon superfine (castor) sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 8 tart shell

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Instructions:

_MG_3369_edited-1.jpgCrack the egg into the milk.
_MG_3371_edited-1.jpgAdd the sugar into the mix.
_MG_3374_edited-1.jpgBeat the mixture until it is smooth.
_MG_3379_edited-1.jpgPour the mixture into the tarts, leaving 1/4″ at the top.
_MG_3381_edited-1.jpgI use a toaster oven to make the tarts. For some reason I have never been consistent using the conventional ovens. Anyway, pre-heat the oven to 425 F.  Bake the egg custard tarts for approximately 10 minutes and the reduce the heat to 400 F.  Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the custard has set.
_MG_3384_edited-1.jpgYou will know it is done when the knife placed in the middle comes out clean.
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