Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the Pastry
- Combine flour, butter, sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix until coarse crumbs form. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Custard
- Heat whole milk in a saucepan until just steaming. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Gradually pour hot milk into egg mixture, whisking continuously.
Combine Mixtures
- Return mixture to saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the custard thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
Cool the Custard
- Transfer custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate until fully chilled.
Preheat Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure the rack is in the center position.
Roll the Dough
- Roll out chilled pastry dough on a floured surface to ¼ inch thick. Use a rolling pin to transfer to tart pan and press into edges.
Prepare Tart Pan
- Grease tart pan and line with rolled-out pastry, trimming excess. Prick the base with a fork.
Fill Tart
- Spread cooled custard into pastry shell, smoothing the top.
Add Toppings
- Sprinkle pine nuts or sliced almonds over the custard.
Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden and custard is set.
Cool Completely
- Remove tart from oven, cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with Sugar
- Before serving, dust the tart with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Notes
Chill the dough well to prevent shrinking. Whisk custard constantly for a smooth texture. Do not overbake, the custard should have a slight jiggle in the center.
