Just your proudly plain British-style custard tart with a rich shortcrust pastry, ready to soak up ice-cream and summer berry compote on the side
Not a crisp Portuguese pastéis de nata nor a solid French flan, but a rich and subtly sweet British custard tart of the kind that used to be found in high-street bakers, before most of them went the way of the candlestick makers. Defiantly plain, and dusted only with a little nutmeg, it’s the perfect escort for ripe summer fruit.
Prep 40 min
Chill 1 hr 45 min+
Cook 1 hr 5 min
Serves 6-8
