Vintage-Inspired Creamy Egg Custard Tart

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A smooth, creamy egg custard baked in a flaky pastry crust, inspired by the classic desserts enjoyed during the 1950s era. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 French cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: To make the crust, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Step 2: Gradually add 3-4 tbsp cold water, stirring until the dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press dough into the pan and trim edges. Prick the bottom with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Bake crust for 12 minutes until lightly golden. Meanwhile, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Pour custard mixture into the pre-baked crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until the custard is set but slightly wobbly in the center.
  6. Step 6: Cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

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