🥮 Pistachio Rose Custard Tart with Cardamom Crust

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A luxurious tart filled with fragrant rosewater custard, nestled in a buttery cardamom-pistachio crust and topped with crushed pistachios and dried edible rose petals.

🧑‍🍳 Overview

  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes
  • Servings: 8
  • Cuisine: Modern Middle Eastern

📝 Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ground pistachios
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 2–3 tbsp ice water

For the Custard Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp rosewater
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

To Finish:

  • 2 tbsp crushed pistachios
  • Dried edible rose petals (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Crust

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground pistachios, sugar, cardamom, and salt.
  • Cut in cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add ice water gradually to form a dough.
  • Press into a 9-inch tart pan. Chill for 15 minutes. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 18–20 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.

2. Prepare the Custard

  • In a saucepan, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (5–6 minutes).
  • Remove from heat. Stir in rosewater and vanilla. Let cool slightly.

3. Assemble & Chill

  • Pour custard into the cooled tart crust. Smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

4. Garnish & Serve

  • Top with crushed pistachios and dried rose petals just before serving.

🍽️ Nutritional Highlights (per slice, approx.)

  • Calories: ~270
  • Carbs: 22g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Sweetness: Floral, nutty, and balanced

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📂 Categories

  • Main Categories: Dessert, Tart
  • Additional Tags:
    • Rosewater Desserts
    • Custard Tart
    • Middle Eastern Fusion
    • Elegant Bakes
    • Pistachio Recipes
    • Spring & Summer Entertaining