Creamy Vanilla Custard Tart Recipe

This vanilla custard tart reinvents a classic without pastry, for a lighter and quicker version. Its creamy texture and intense vanilla aroma win you over from the first spoonful, and it takes only 15 minutes to prepare. Follow our simple steps to get a silky dessert with a delicately caramelized top, perfect for ending a meal or enjoying with coffee. Practical info: 6 to 8 servings, 15 min prep, 50 min cooking, easy, budget-friendly. Ingredients: whole milk, vanilla bean, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, butter. Pour the milk into a saucepan with the vanilla seeds, bring to a gentle boil and leave to infuse. Whisk the eggs with sugar, add cornstarch, then pour in the hot milk while stirring. Return to low heat until the first bubbles appear, whisking constantly; off the heat, keep stirring for one minute. Pour into a buttered mold and bake at 180°C for 50 minutes. Let it cool completely, then chill for at least 4 hours. This ultra-creamy, well-set custard reveals a melting heart and a lovely golden top: a real treat to serve well chilled.