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Baking and Pastries Cooking Time : 1 hour 15 minutes Recipe Servings : 8–10 tarts Recipe Dificult : easy 0.00

Cream Tarts Recipe | Buttery Pastry Tarts with Smooth Cream Filling

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Cream Tarts are delicate homemade pastries featuring crisp, buttery tart shells filled with smooth and creamy vanilla custard. The pastry shell bakes until lightly golden and tender, creating a delicious contrast with the rich, silky filling. A touch of vanilla adds a classic aroma, while fresh berries or a light dusting of powdered sugar can provide a beautiful finishing touch.

These elegant cream-filled tarts are perfect for afternoon tea, dessert tables, parties, birthdays, and special celebrations. They can be prepared as individual mini tarts or made as larger pastries for sharing. Their refined appearance and creamy texture make them a wonderful addition to any dessert spread, while their simple ingredients make them easy to prepare at home.

Cooking Method

Mix the flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Add the cold butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Add the egg and mix until a soft dough forms.
Wrap the dough and chill for 20 minutes.
Roll out the dough and press it into tart molds. Prick the bases with a fork.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool completely.
Whisk the milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Cool slightly.
Spoon or pipe the cream filling into the cooled tart shells.
Chill for 30 minutes until set.
Garnish with fresh berries and powdered sugar before serving.