I love 'em.
We're not talking about the
Portuguese 
one (too tough)or the Chinese one (too sweet), but your English one.
I remember buying them from Barton's the bakers in the 1970's. The nutmeg sprinkles makes all the difference. A good custard tart delivers, even more than a Tunnocks Tea Cake.My extensive research has shown the best to be purchased from Sainsbury's (but of course, this is completely subjective). The taste, texture and nutmeg : custard ratio are just right.
This image on the left is an inferior quality tart due to its' slightly sunken custard and sombre complexion, but it's the best I could find on the interweb.
I prefer the Portuguese, the best of which can be found in Belem, on the western side of Lisbon at Pasteis de Belem..... Yum
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I've been to Belem but may have committed a tart faux pas - sounds like a tasty sweet meat in itself.
ReplyDeleteI did not try one of the local tarts [your honour].
One of the things which I remember from Lisbon is why should such a beautiful city be plagued by so much graffiti?
they need the pceg graffiti brigade.
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Yum. I need one now!
ReplyDeleteI like a nice M&S custard tart and like to nibble of the pastry from around the top and then slurp the middle out...
ReplyDeleteMarks & Spencer? They of Bryan Ferry endorsement?
ReplyDeleteWell, I never. In which case, I'll hot foot it to Woolwichshire on the morrow to buy me some tarts. I'm sure I've sampled the M&S delight, but will revisit on anon's recommendation.
The 'crust first' technique is a true sign of a connoiseur and may even be deemed 'show boating' if performed in public.
LOL
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