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Masala Chai Custard Tart

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A delightful fusion of spicy masala chai and creamy custard in a buttery tart shell, perfect for tea lovers.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold, cubed
  • 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp ground cinnamon

Custard

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 masala chai tea bags or 4 Tbsp. loose leaf tea
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 4 tsp cornstarch
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue)
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Meringue

  • 4 egg whites reserved (room temp)
  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup water

Instructions 

  • Prepare cinnamon tart shells and set aside.
  • Heat milk with tea bags, steep, then cool.
  • Combine custard ingredients (except butter), cook until thick, then stir in butter. Fill tart shells.
  • Make meringue by heating sugar and water, then slowly add to whipped egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Top custard tart with meringue and serve.

Notes

Ensure the meringue reaches soft peaks for best texture.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chai