Passionfruit Custard Tartlets
Delicate golden tartlets filled with silky passionfruit custard. Bright, creamy, and lightly tangy, these tartlets are an elegant dessert that feels both cozy and refreshing.
Equipment
- saucepan
- whisk
- mixing bowls
- baking tray
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 12 tartlet shells (homemade or store-bought)
- 2.75 cups whole milk
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 65 g cornflour (cornstarch)
- 3 egg yolks
- 0.75 cups passionfruit pulp
- 28 g butter
- extra passionfruit pulp, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the tartlet shells on a baking tray and bake until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
- In a saucepan, gently warm the milk, sugar, and vanilla until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk the egg yolks with the cornflour in a bowl, then slowly pour in the warm milk while whisking.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in the passionfruit pulp and butter until smooth.
- Spoon the custard into the cooled tartlet shells and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with extra passionfruit pulp just before serving.
Notes
Fresh passionfruit gives the best flavor, but frozen pulp works well too. Chill the tartlets thoroughly before serving so the custard sets perfectly and slices cleanly.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 0.8mg