Vanilla Cardamom Custard Tart
Vanilla Cardamom Custard Tart is a luxurious dessert that harmoniously blends the rich flavors of vanilla and aromatic cardamom, all nestled in a buttery, flaky crust. Each slice reveals a creamy custard filling that melts in your mouth, making it the perfect centerpiece for special occasions or a cozy night in. Impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings with this delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Mix in diced butter until crumbly.
- Add three tablespoons of cold water until dough forms. Press into a tart pan and poke holes with a fork.
- Bake crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, cardamom, and vanilla until warm. Whisk eggs separately until frothy.
- Gradually whisk warm milk into eggs to temper them. Return to saucepan and stir until slightly thickened.
- Pour custard into cooled crust and bake for another 25-30 minutes until set but jiggly in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg