Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• Unsalted butter - ½ cup
• Sugar - ¼ cup
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Egg yolks - 5
• Whole milk - 2 cups
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 2 tablespoons
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3.

   Press the mixture into a tart pan evenly and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool.

4. 4.

   In a saucepan, heat milk and vanilla extract until just simmering.

5. 5.

   In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.

6. 6.

   Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.

7. 7.

   Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until thickened.

8. 8.

   Pour the custard into the baked tart shell and smooth the top.

9. 9.

   Refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours to set.

10. 10.

    Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutritional Facts