It is much better then the nutmeg already ground I think. This egg custard tart recipe appears as the technical challenges in the Pies & Tarts episode of The Great British Baking Show. The beauty of that is it’s actually an avenue for you to express your creative home cook expertise. It reminds me of a Sweet Potato Pie but, IMO, I think it’s tastier. Top it over your pie and see how the creamy and silky flavors blend together. You do not want the pie crust to brown. Just zest a few lemons or oranges to the custard mixture to give it a kick of citrusy goodness. My friends and I would often finish a whole baking pan in just one sitting. When the cake has finished baking, take it out of the oven and pour the custard over the top. Heat the oven to 120 celsius (250 Fahrenheit) and remove the vanilla pod and add the egg yolks and sugar and whisk to combine. Because this pie contains eggs and milk which easily spoil and attract bacteria, it should be refrigerated. Line the bottom of the pie crust with parchment paper, then add pie weights or dried beans on top. Does it curdle. When you serve the hot flavors of summer such as these Little Smokies. These are covered with a thin sheet of pastry dough and baked until the filling is cooked. Whisk together the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla, then add the warm milk. Pour mixture into cooled piecrust. If needed, pour the mixture through a fine sieve to get rid of any cooked eggs. Pour mixture over the pastry base. Yup! The filling comes close to that of a sweet delicious flan (see my recipe HERE) but this dessert comes in a buttery flaky crust. Learn how your comment data is processed. I don’t use cinnamon, just the nutmeg…I buy the whole nutmeg and freshly grind. This is a pie that is satisfying both during the cold weather months and the warm months and it will always be a hit. While the cake is baking, make the custard by whisking 1/4th of the heavy cream and the flour in a small mixing bowl until smooth. I was wondering if you think I could just add some pureed butternut squash or sweet potatoes to come up with these two versions to this same basic egg custard filling? No need to worry because baking this delicious pastry is as easy as pie! Just make sure to keep it away from moisture. You can drizzle some Homemade Caramel Sauce to give it a sweet finish. Get the recipe at PBS Food. Pour the milk onto the egg yolk mixture and whisk well, creating little bubbles. Have you ever heard of a Butternut Squash Pie? Whisk again until well combined. Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter! Required fields are marked *. Modern custard tarts are usually made from shortcrust pastry, eggs, sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla, sprinkled with nutmeg and then baked. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins. Whisk to combine. Pies, in general, are short crust pastry shaped in shells filled with any filling you can imagine. Bake for 5-6 minutes in the preheated oven, remove from the oven and let it cool. Cinnamon Custard Bread Pudding Variation: Use cinnamon swirl bread and omit the nutmeg. As a busy gal, I totally enjoy small breaks where I can eat my favorite comfort foods. Heat up the cream and milk mixture on medium-low heat until small bubbles begin to appear around the edges. You’ll fall in love with the homemade pie crust as well as the melt-in-your-mouth filling. Recipe Tags: custard Add some raisins to the mixture if you'd like, or make it with currants or another kind of chopped dried fruit. This isn’t really a problem in my house because my boys really love some good pie. Glad it worked out well . Did you know you can also serve this dish during the summer? Excellent recipe and yes, reminds me of custards my mom used to bake. When serving as a dessert, this dish goes well with dishes that have strong flavors. Luckily, this dessert can neutralize the spice because of its milky nature.