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German Pudding Tarts (4)

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
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine German
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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.

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) for about 5–10 minutes to ensure it reaches the correct temperature.

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.
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