All posts tagged: Rhubarb

Rhubarb and Champagne Custard Tart

I am to be married! My gorgeous boyfriend of almost 4 years popped the question last week, and I am over the moon! My head is filled with table decor ideas, seating arrangements, menu plans and honeymoons, and when you have an occasion to celebrate, I say – bring out the Champagne! So in the name of happy engagements, I share with you this delicate, subtle and oh so gorgeous Rhubarb and Champagne Custard Tart. This tart does very well for any special occasion, as it looks like a plate of pink and peach coloured jewels. It’s very delicate in its flavours, aided by the creamy custard and light champagne and rhubarb jelly glaze. ________________________________________________ Pastry 225g plain flour 110g butter 80g sugar 1 large egg 1 tbsp ice cold water, if needed Custard 550ml milk 50ml double cream 1 vanilla pod 4 egg yolks 30g sugar 2 level tsp cornflour Topping Syrup: 200g sugar 200 ml water 150g finely chopped rhubarb 1/2 vanilla bean, pod split and scraped 1 thumb of fresh ginger, finely …