Description
Silky smooth pistachio custard tucked into buttery tartlet shells and topped with whipped cream and chopped pistachios. A refined yet comforting dessert perfect for gatherings or an elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- Chopped pistachios, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare tartlet pans by greasing or lining with parchment.
- To make the crust, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add one egg yolk and a splash of cold water to form dough. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Roll out dough and press into tartlet pans. Prick with a fork. Blind bake for 12 minutes with pie weights, then remove weights and bake for 5 more minutes until golden.
- For the custard, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Heat milk, cream, and pistachio paste in a saucepan. Slowly temper the egg mixture with the warm milk, whisking constantly.
- Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract and strain for a silky texture.
- Pour custard into cooled tart shells and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10 minutes to lightly set (optional).
- Chill tartlets for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Top with whipped cream and chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough before baking to help maintain structure and flakiness.
- Always strain the custard for the smoothest texture.
- You can prepare the tart shells ahead and freeze them for up to a month.
- Let tartlets cool fully before topping for a neat finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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