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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
For the custard, 4 eggs, 3/4 pint of milk, 2 oz. of butter, 2 oz. of pounded sugar, 3 dessertspoonfuls of flour, flavouring to taste; the whites of 2 eggs, 2 oz. of pounded sugar.
👨🍳 Method
Well beat the eggs; stir to them the milk, the butter, which should be beaten to a cream, the sugar, and flour; mix these ingredients well together, put them into a very clean saucepan, and bring them to the simmering point, but do not allow them to boil. Flavour with essence of vanilla, bitter almonds, lemon, grated chocolate, or any flavouring ingredient that may be preferred. Line some round tartlet-pans with good puff-paste; fill them with the custard, and bake in a moderate oven for about 20 minutes; then take them out of the pans; let them cool, and in the mean time whisk the whites of the eggs to a stiff froth; stir into this the pounded sugar, and spread smoothly over the tartlets a little of this mixture. Put them in the oven again to set the icing, but be particular that they do not scorch: when the icing looks crisp, they are done. Arrange them, piled high in the centre, on a white napkin, and garnish the dish, and in between the tartlets, with strips of bright jelly, or very firmly-made preserve.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried my hand at this vintage custard tart recipe, and I must say, the technique is a delightful blend of simplicity and finesse. The custard itself is a symphony of smoothness, with the eggs, milk, and butter combining to create a velvety base. I found the addition of flour to be an interesting touch, lending a subtle thickness to the mixture without compromising its delicate texture. The real surprise came when I whisked the egg whites and sugar into a meringue-like topping. I was delighted to see how beautifully it set in the oven, creating a crisp, golden finish that contrasted perfectly with the creamy custard beneath. This recipe is a treat for any weeknight cook looking to elevate their dessert game with a touch of old-world charm. The tartlets are best enjoyed straight from the oven, with the meringue slightly softened and the custard warm and inviting. Serve them with a dusting of powdered sugar and a sprig of mint for a modern twist on a classic delight.
