Custard tarts and crème brûlée
Custard tarts and crème brûlée are classic egg-based desserts where a rich, creamy custard is the star. The tart features a pastry shell filled with custard, while crème brûlée is a baked custard with a signature hard caramel top. Both trace their origins to European culinary traditions, particularly French and English.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These desserts are high in fat and carbohydrates, providing a significant source of calories primarily from cream, eggs, and sugar. They offer key nutrients like calcium and vitamin D from the dairy, along with protein from the eggs.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 250 mcg RAE |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Choline | 50 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
Per 1 individual tart (approx. 100 g) or 1 ramekin (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The cultural duel between the 'British' custard tart and the 'French' crème brûlée is a playful culinary debate, with similar dishes found across Europe. Nutritionally, the high fat content from cream and egg yolks makes them a very energy-dense treat.
