Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare and Blind Bake the Crust
- Combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and pulse until dough forms. Press into a 9-inch tart pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the frozen crust with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, then bake for another 10-12 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
Make the Custard and Bake the Tart
- In a saucepan, warm the eggnog over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly whisk half of the warm eggnog into the yolk mixture to temper it.
- Pour the tempered mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the custard thickens (5-7 minutes). Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and nutmeg.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 18-22 minutes, until the center is just set. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate the tart for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set completely.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Top the tart with the whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Notes
Ensure the tart is fully chilled before slicing for the cleanest cuts.
For a boozy version, add 2 tablespoons of dark rum or bourbon to the custard mixture along with the vanilla extract.
Freshly grated nutmeg provides a much better flavor than pre-ground.
For a boozy version, add 2 tablespoons of dark rum or bourbon to the custard mixture along with the vanilla extract.
Freshly grated nutmeg provides a much better flavor than pre-ground.
