The Authentic Brazilian Tart from Belgium

First, let’s start by making the pastry. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Then, add the softened butter and egg. In a separate bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast in lukewarm water and honey. Once dissolved, add it to the flour mixture and knead until you have a smooth dough. Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes.

While the dough is resting, it’s time to prepare the custard cream. In a saucepan, heat the milk with the vanilla bean split in half lengthwise. In a separate bowl, mix the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until well combined. Once the milk is hot, remove the vanilla bean and slowly pour the hot milk over the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.

After the dough has rested, roll it out and line a pie dish with it. Spread the custard cream over the pastry and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden and the custard is set.

Once baked, let the tart cool before slicing and serving. This delicious Belgian cream custard tart is sure to impress your family and friends and will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy!