Description
This Sweet Rhubarb Custard Tart is a classic spring dessert featuring a flaky buttery crust, silky vanilla custard, and tender tart rhubarb. The creamy filling perfectly balances the bright flavor of rhubarb, making this elegant tart ideal for brunches, holidays, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Tart Crust
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tbsp ice water
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Custard Filling
- 3 cups fresh rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Mix in the egg yolk and ice water until a dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough and press it into a 9-inch tart pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 12 minutes.
- Arrange the rhubarb: Spread the chopped rhubarb evenly over the partially baked crust.
- Prepare the custard: Whisk together eggs, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, flour, and salt until smooth.
- Fill the tart: Carefully pour the custard mixture over the rhubarb.
- Bake: Return the tart to the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the custard is just set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Let the tart cool completely before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For the prettiest tart, use bright red rhubarb stalks. The tart tastes even better after chilling for several hours. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra-special dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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