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    Easy Strawberry Custard Pie

    LAST UPDATED: Jul 4, 2021 · PUBLISHED: Jun 14, 2021 · BY: Sydney · Leave a Comment

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    Nothing says summer like a fresh strawberry custard pie. This fresh and creamy dessert is made with Bird's Custard Powder. The chocolate biscotti crust is filled with custard filling and topped with perfectly ripe and juicy fresh strawberries. 

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    strawberrry tart on whiteplate

    Strawberry Custard Pie

    A simple creamy custard strawberry tart made in individual 4-inch tart pans.
    4 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Additional Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings: 2 4-inch pies
    Calories: 393kcal
    Author:Sydney Dawes

    Ingredients

    biscotti crust

    • 4 biscotti cookies crushed fine
    • 1 teaspoons sugar
    • 1 tablespoons butter melted

    filling

    • ¼ package about 1.25 ounces instant vanilla pudding
    • ½ cup cold milk
    • 8-10 strawberries hulled and sliced

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Crush the biscotti into a fine crumb, Break up the cookies and place them in a plastic Ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush into a fine crumb. You will have about 1 cup of crumbs.
    • In a bowl combine the biscotti crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until all the crumbs are moist.
    • Divide the biscotti crumbs between 4 individual tart pans. Press down on the bottom and up the sides.
    • Bake for about 6-8 minutes until the crust turns a golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool while you prepare the filling.
    • If you don't care for the flavor of biscotti this recipe is fantastic with a basic graham cracker crust.
    • !make the filling
    • In a small bowl whisk together the pudding mix and milk until begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
    • Arrange the sliced strawberries on the top of the cooled custard and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

    Notes

    You can also use Birds custard powder and cook acording to package directions.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tart | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g

    You can purchase already made biscotti or try this homemade version from NY Times. The crust can also be made with shortbread, graham crackers, or a simple rustic pie crust.

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    • Ingredients Notes
    • Recipe Directions

    Ingredients Notes

    • The biscotti cookies are a little different and just as easy as making a graham cracker crust. I used chocolate biscotti cookies, but vanilla biscotti makes a nice crust
    • Sugar is used for both the Birds custard and to lightly sweeten the biscotti crust.
    • Butter is used to moisten and hold together the crust.
    • Instant Vanilla pudding makes this recipe quick and easy. Alternatively, you can use Birds Custard powder which cooks up a classic English custard. You can also substitute another pudding flavor or a pastry cream.
    • You can use whole or reduced-fat milk to make the pudding or custard. When making instant pudding use cold milk.
    • Strawberries are the star, make sure they are perfectly ripe and juicy.

    Recipe Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    Crush the biscotti into a fine crumb, Break up the cookies and place them in a plastic Ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush into a fine crumb. You will have about 1 cup of crumbs. In a bowl combine the biscotti crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until all the crumbs are moist.

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    Divide the biscotti crumbs between the individual tart pans. Press down on the bottom and up the sides. Bake for about 6-8 minutes until the crust turns a golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool while you prepare the filling.

    In a small saucepan combine the custard powder, sugar, and milk. Stir frequently till the mixture comes to a boil. Let cook for a couple of minutes and divide between the 2 tart pans. Set aside and let cool.

    Arrange the sliced strawberries on the top of the cooled custard and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

    Small cream pies are the perfect small batch dessert recipe and this pear tart is amazing. Rather have one pie, then make in a 6-inch pie plate.

    strawberrry tart on whiteplate

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