Strawberry custard tart
A crisp pastry case filled with vanilla custard and topped with glossy strawberries.
- Time1 hr 40
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.46 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Line a 23 cm tart tin with the pastry, prick the base and chill for 15 minutes.
- 2
Line with baking paper and beans. Bake for 15 minutes, remove the paper and bake 10 minutes more until golden. Cool.
25 min - 3
Whisk the yolks, sugar and cornflour together until smooth.
- 4
Heat the milk until steaming, then pour over the yolk mix, whisking. Return to the pan.
- 5
Cook over a medium heat, whisking, for 3 minutes until very thick. Stir in the vanilla.
3 min - 6
Cover the surface with cling film and cool completely. Spoon into the case and level.
- 7
Arrange the strawberries on top. Melt the redcurrant jelly with a splash of water and brush over to glaze.
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