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Chilled Custard and Peach Tart

17/11/2023

The chilled custard and peach tart is a delicious summer dessert that combines the freshness of fruit with the sweetness of custard. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 300 g of dry biscuits
  • 150 g of melted butter

For the custard:

  • 500 ml of milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 100 g of sugar
  • 40 g of 00 flour
  • Zest of 1 lemon (untreated)

For the garnish:

  • 2-3 fresh peaches (or canned if not in season)
  • cakes gelatin (optional)
  • Icing sugar (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the base by crushing the dry biscuits until you get a fine powder. You can do this with a food processor or by putting them in a food bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.

  2. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter until the mixture is homogeneous.

  3. Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment paper, then press the biscuit mixture into the bottom, creating an even layer. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

  4. In the meantime, prepare the custard. Heat the milk in a saucepan with the lemon zest until it is warm but not boiling.

  5. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until you get a light and frothy mixture.

  6. Add the sifted flour to the yolks and continue mixing until you obtain a smooth and lump-free mixture.

  7. Remove the lemon zest from the milk and gently pour the warm milk over the egg mixture, constantly stirring.

  8. Put everything back on low heat and continue to stir until the cream thickens and becomes smooth.

  9. Pour the custard over the now-set biscuit base and allow to cool. Then, place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

  10. Peel and slice the peaches and arrange them on the surface of the tart. If you wish, you can add a cake gelatin to give it a glossy look and preserve the fruit.

  11. Before serving, dust with icing sugar if desired.

The chilled custard and peach tart is ready! It is a perfect dessert to finish off a summer meal or for a sweet afternoon refreshment. A very Italian variant is to use crumbled amaretti biscuits instead of dry biscuits for the base, which adds an extra touch of flavor to the dish.

Chilled Custard and Peach Tart