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Easy Silky Custard Tartlets with Fresh Berries That Impress Every Time
Smooth Silky Custard Tartlets with Fresh Berries You Can Make in Minutes
There’s something irresistible about a bite-sized dessert that looks fancy but is secretly simple to make. These creamy custard tartlets are smooth, sweet, and melt in your mouth. With a buttery pastry shell and fresh fruit on top, they’re perfect for parties, afternoon tea, or just treating yourself.
Why You’ll Love These Silky Custard Tartlets with Fresh Berries
- Make-ahead friendly, so you can prep them in advance for guests
- Easy to make with simple steps and no complicated tools
- Rich and creamy custard filling that sets perfectly every time
- Versatile toppings so you can use any fresh fruit you love
Silky Custard Tartlets with Fresh Berries are the perfect treat when you want something smooth and sweet without fuss. These tartlets combine silky vanilla custard with a crisp pastry shell and fresh fruit on top. Whether for a party or a quiet afternoon, they always impress with their simple elegance.
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Silky Custard Tartlets with Fresh Berries
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 tartlets 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: South African
Description
Easy Silky Custard Tartlets with Fresh Berries That Impress Every Time.
Ingredients
- 20 medium tart shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 250 ml 1% milk
- 500 ml of 33% MG Whipping cream
- 375 ml sugar
- 8 large egg yolks
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 5 ml vanilla bean paste (or use 10 ml vanilla extract if you don’t have paste)
- 60 ml cornstarch
- 15 drops yellow food color (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake tart shells according to the package or your recipe.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the milk and cream for about 3 minutes, until very hot but not boiling.
- In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla until smooth.
- Keep the egg whites and make this delicious Berry-Loaded Pavlova with Marshmallow Frosting
- Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
- Return the mixture to the microwave and heat in 1-minute bursts, stirring each time, until thick (about 5–7 minutes), depending on the wattage of your microwave.
- If using, add the food coloring and mix through.
- Let the custard cool; it will get thicker as it cools.
- Spoon or pipe it into the baked tart shells.
- Refrigerate for approximately 2 hours until set.
- Top with blueberries, raspberries, mint leaves, and a light dusting of powdered sugar or any fruit you like.
Note:
The tart shells are not included in the nutritional value
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs (modified and combined various recipes) from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes, and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 17.3 g
- Sodium: 12.9 mg
- Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 88.8 mg
Looking for a simple homemade custard tart recipe that tastes like a bakery treat? These Silky Custard Tartlets with Fresh Berries combine smooth custard and a tender pastry shell for a crowd-pleasing dessert. Fresh fruit and a dusting of powdered sugar make them look as good as they taste
These Silky Custard Tartlets with Fresh Berries offer a simple yet rich dessert recipe. It guides through making silky vanilla custard that sets perfectly inside crisp pastry shells. With easy steps and fresh fruit toppings, this recipe is ideal for anyone looking to create an elegant treat without hassle. It’s perfect for parties, special occasions, or anytime a delicious dessert is needed.
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Oh my goodness Esme’ I can virtually taste these! These sound fantastic!
Thanks so much for sharing with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend. I’m so happy you’re here.
Thank you very much Paula. Let me know should you try this out and hope you try it.
And just in time for the party season! Yum!
Hope you will enjoy it Lydia, its a firm favorite in our household. Enjoy
Oh, these look just delicious, Esme. Visiting from the Sweet Tea & Friends linkup.
Thank you so much for coming back here from Sweet Tea and Friends linkup. You’re awesome, and I hope you give this a try and enjoy it.
Aw, thanks for the kind words. 🙂 This is on my list of new recipes to try. Thanks for sharing this with us at the Will Blog for Comments #72 linkup, too! 🙂
Truly hope you will enjoy this Jennifer, a firm favorite and super easy and oh so tasty.
Those look delicious!
Thank you Joanne, we love them, and super easy and delicious.