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Baked Rhubarb Custard Tart (Old-Fashioned Style)

This old-fashioned baked rhubarb custard tart features a sweet-tart rhubarb filling nestled in a flaky crust, perfect for a classic dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling
  • 4 cups fresh rhubarb chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • pastry blender or fork
  • rolling pin
  • 9-inch pie plate
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl, then cut in the cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add ice water, mixing until a dough forms, then flatten into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate, trimming and crimping the edges as desired.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, mix chopped rhubarb with sugar and flour until combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth, then gently fold this mixture into the rhubarb.
Bake the Tart
  1. Pour the rhubarb filling into the prepared crust and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.
  2. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 30-35 minutes more, or until the custard is set and the crust is golden brown.
  3. Cool the tart completely on a wire rack before serving to allow the custard to fully set.

Notes

For best results, make sure your butter and ice water are very cold for a flaky crust. You can also par-bake the crust for 10-15 minutes before adding the filling if you prefer a crisper bottom crust.