Traditional British Egg Custard Tart
A Traditional British Egg Custard Tart is a classic dessert consisting of a sweet, smooth egg custard filling baked inside a shortcrust pastry shell. Its core ingredients are eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and often a grating of nutmeg on top. It is a staple of British bakeries and home cooking, with roots tracing back centuries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and carbohydrates, with the pastry providing carbs and the custard contributing significant fat and protein. A single tart provides a good source of calcium and vitamin A from the dairy and eggs, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 130 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg |
Per 1 tart (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Historically, the egg custard tart was a popular dish for using up surplus eggs and milk, making it a frugal yet delicious treat. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and fat from the custard can help slow the absorption of the sugars, providing a more sustained energy release than many other desserts.
