Easy Puff Pastry Custard Tarts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt, then gradually stir in the milk and heavy cream.

3. 3

   Cook the milk mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and begins to bubble.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, temper the egg yolks by slowly adding a few spoonfuls of the hot milk mixture, then pour the yolks back into the saucepan.

5. 5

   Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until thick, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and butter.

6. 6

   Roll out the puff pastry sheet and cut into 12 equal circles, pressing each into the muffin tin cups.

7. 7

   Fill each pastry shell with the custard until about three-quarters full.

8. 8

   Bake for 18-20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the custard has slightly browned spots on top.