Ingredients
Accompaniment
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Description
My nan used to make this, other custard tart recipes have always seemed complicated straining eggs,bain maries etc. I have recently come across my nans old and battered recipe book
Method
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Beat the eggs just enough to break them down.
Add the sugar.
Pour on the hot milk.(not boiling) - mix thouroughly and then
Pour into pastry case.
Grate nutmeg onto tart.
Place on a hot baking tray.
Cook for 40 mins 190c gas no 6 until set.
Serve cold
Chef's Tips
Do not heat the milk to hot as the mixture will curdle.
Pour the mixture into the case near the oven (hard to carry need a steady hand.
Can make smaller individual varieties as per the photo
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