White Chocolate Custard Tart Recipe

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The main ingredients include plain flour, unsalted butter, eggs, whole milk, vanilla, caster sugar, cornflour, and high-quality white chocolate. You'll also need icing sugar, salt, and double cream. Optional garnishes include fresh berries for a vibrant finish.
Learn how to cook White Chocolate Custard Tart by first making a buttery shortcrust pastry, blind baking until golden, then creating a silky vanilla custard filling. Once the custard has set in the pastry case, top with a glossy white chocolate layer made from melted chocolate and cream. Chill thoroughly before serving for the perfect texture and flavour.
Blind baking creates a barrier between the wet filling and pastry, preventing a soggy bottom. This crucial step ensures the pastry base cooks completely and develops a crisp texture that contrasts beautifully with the silky custard filling and remains structurally sound when sliced.
To achieve silky-smooth custard, cook over medium-low heat while stirring constantly. Gradually incorporate hot milk into egg mixture while whisking to prevent scrambling. Strain through a fine sieve before cooling, and place cling film directly on the surface to prevent skin formation.
For pristine slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe dry between each cut. Allow the tart to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving—this softens the chocolate layer slightly while keeping the custard firm, resulting in perfect, restaurant-quality presentation.
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