Kesar Pista Tart with Saffron Custard
Tart Recipe

Kesar Pista Tart with Saffron Custard

By Patisserie180

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Servings

6 Servings

Rating

4.9★

Kesar Pista Tart with Saffron Custard
Ingredients

What You'll Need

For the Tart Shell
  • 1½ cups Digestive Biscuits (crushed)
  • ¼ cup Ghee (melted)
For Saffron Custard
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 tbsp Custard Powder
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Saffron Strands
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Pistachios (chopped)
Instructions

How to Make Kesar Pista Tart with Saffron Custard

01
Make the Tart Shell

Mix crushed digestive biscuits with melted ghee. Press firmly into a tart tin. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

02
Prepare Saffron Custard

Boil milk with sugar and saffron strands. In a separate bowl, mix custard powder with a little cold milk to make a smooth paste.

03
Cook the Custard

Add the custard paste to the boiling milk while whisking continuously. Cook until the mixture thickens to a custard consistency.

04
Assemble & Chill

Pour the saffron custard into the chilled tart shell. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until set.

05
Garnish & Serve

Top with chopped pistachios and serve chilled. For party portions, make mini tartlets.

Tips & Notes

Pro Tips for Perfect Kesar Pista Tart

Quality Saffron

Use good quality saffron strands for the best color and flavor. Soak in warm milk for 10 minutes before adding.

Make Mini Tartlets

Make mini tartlets in muffin tins for perfect party portions. Press the crust into each cup.

Chill Well

Chill the tart for at least 2-3 hours for the custard to set properly. Serve chilled for the best taste.

Nutrition

Per Serving

280 Calories
32g Carbs
5g Protein
14g Fat
18g Sugar
1g Fiber
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