How to Make German Egg Custard Tarts at Home
These German Pudding Tarts combine a tender, buttery crust with a rich, silky custard filling. Baked to golden perfection and served warm or chilled, they're a comforting dessert made with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine German
Custard Filling (Pudding):
- 2 egg yolks
- 200 g heavy cream
- 35 g sweetened condensed milk
Tart Shell:
- 50 g softened butter
- 40 g powdered sugar
- 1 room-temperature egg
- 150 g cake flour low-gluten flour
Make the Custard Filling
Crack 2 egg yolks into a bowl and whisk until smooth and velvety.
Add 200 g heavy cream and 35 g sweetened condensed milk. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
Strain the custard mixture through a fine sieve to remove any impurities and bubbles. Set aside to rest.
Make the Tart Dough
In a large bowl, mix 50 g softened butter and 40 g powdered sugar until smooth and fully combined.
Add the room-temperature egg in three portions, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth consistency and prevent separation.
Sift in 150 g cake flour. Gently press and fold with a spatula until the flour is fully absorbed and a smooth, non-sticky dough forms.
Shape and Pre-bake the Tart Shells
Roll the dough into small balls (about 3–4 cm in diameter) and place each into a tart mold.
Press from the center outward to form a cup shape, making the thickness even and slightly higher than the mold's edge.
Prick several holes in the base with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
Bake in the middle rack at 160°C (320°F) for 15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
Fill and Bake the Pudding Tarts
Pour the prepared custard filling into each tart shell until about 80% full to prevent overflow.
Return to the oven and increase the temperature to 180°C (356°F). Bake for 30 minutes until the custard is set and doesn't jiggle when gently shaken.
Cool and Serve
Let the baked tarts cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
For a firmer and smoother texture, chill in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.