National Caramel Custard Day

Recipe for National Caramel Custard Day

Celebrate National Caramel Custard Day with this show-stopping Caramel Custard Tartlets recipe! These bite-sized treats combine the rich, buttery flavor of caramel with the silky smooth texture of custard, all wrapped up in a flaky pastry crust. Perfect for impressing friends and family, or simply indulging in a sweet treat.

Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Cooking Method: Baking

Category: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Yield: 12 tartlets

Suitable For Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups
• Confectioners' sugar: 1/2 cup
• Unsalted butter, chilled: 1/2 cup
• Large egg yolks: 4
• Granulated sugar: 1 cup
• Heavy cream: 1 cup
• Fleur de sel (or flaky sea salt): 1/4 tsp
• Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade): 1 cup

Materials

• Stand mixer
• Pastry brush
• Tartlet pans (12-count)
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a stand mixer, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ice-cold water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a ball.
4. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
5. Press the dough circles into the tartlet pans, trimming any excess dough from the edges.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and fleur de sel. Add the heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
7. Pour the custard mixture into the prepared tartlet shells and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly jiggly.
8. Remove the tartlets from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve chilled.