Butterscotch Custard Tart
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My butterscotch custard tart is one of my favorite desserts to make because it comes together so quickly. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, you'll have an impressive homemade treat on the table faster than you'd expect. The eggs in this recipe provide plenty of protein and choline, which supports brain health, so you can feel a little better about indulging. Plus, most of these ingredients are probably already in your kitchen, making it wonderfully budget friendly. The combination of creamy custard and rich butterscotch is absolutely irresistible, and I promise your family will be asking for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 500 gsugar
- 4eggs
- 200 mlmilk
- 150 mlbutterscotch syrup
- 200 gall-purpose flour
- 10 gsalt
- 120 gunsalted butter, melted
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Make the pastry dough by combining flour, salt, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Use a food processor if you prefer a flakier pastry.
- 3
Roll out the pastry dough and place it in a 20cm tart pan. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- 4
Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes.
Tip: This step is crucial to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
- 5
Make the butterscotch custard by combining sugar, eggs, and milk in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
Tip: Don't let the custard boil, as it can curdle.
- 6
Remove the pastry from the oven and pour the butterscotch custard into the pastry shell.
Tip: Let the custard cool slightly before serving.
- 7
Melt the butterscotch syrup and unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Pour the syrup mixture over the custard.
Tip: This step adds an extra layer of flavor to the tart.
- 8
Add a sprinkle of salt and a drizzle of vanilla extract to the tart for extra flavor.
- 9
Chill the tart in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tip: This allows the flavors to meld together and the custard to set.
- 10
Serve the tart chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
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