Black Tea Custard Tarts with Gingered Plum Glaze

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour1 1/4 cups
• unsalted butter, cold and cubed1/2 cup
• powdered sugar1/4 cup
• egg yolk1
• heavy cream3/4 cup
• whole milk3/4 cup
• black tea leaves2 tsp
• eggs2
• granulated sugar1/4 cup
• plums, chopped2
• fresh ginger, grated1 tsp
• cornstarch1 tsp

Method

1. 1Rub the butter into the flour and powdered sugar until sandy, then mix in the egg yolk and a little cold water to form a dough.
2. 2Press the dough into tart molds and chill briefly, then bake until pale golden.
3. 3Warm the cream, milk, and tea leaves together, steep, then strain the mixture.
4. 4Whisk the eggs and granulated sugar, then slowly combine with the tea-infused cream to make the custard.
5. 5Fill the tart shells and bake gently until the centers are just set.
6. 6Simmer the plums with ginger and cornstarch until glossy, then cool slightly and spoon over the tarts.

Tips

• Do not overbake the custard; it should still have a slight wobble in the center.
• Strain the tea carefully so the custard stays silky and free of grit.

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