Old Fashioned English Custard Tart 

Your recipes gave me much comfort during the numerous and seemingly endless lockdowns in the last few years. RIP dear Mr. Paul, and thank you for bringing so much joy to us all.

70 years ago when I was a skinny little kid my gran used to make these for me to feed me up and try to put a little weight on me. She never had to tell me twice to eat up. Simple, traditional, wholesome food you just can't buy off a shelf.

Hi Mr Paul, haven’t done much baking recently unfortunately my beautiful and wonderful wife has passed away after nearly 64 years of marriage. Know I won’t to start again and this is one of my favourite tarts

I do miss him so, R.I.P Mr Paul.

You sir, are not ‘just an ordinary’ anything, you are a very special and much loved man. God bless you.

Yeah, finally a non fuss pots custard tart recipe. Easy to follow and none of that irritating background music other channels use. Carry on Mr Paul!

I shall always think of Lionel in "As Time Goes By" with his custard tarts 🤣💖✨

Looks amazing! Takes me back to my youth. I'll share my story with you.... During summer out of school in the 70s I would be in the kitchen with my Grandmother. The other kids ran around riding bikes, playing football, doing all kids of stuff. My Grandmother cooked for a large family who worked on a farm so I always wanted to cook something, particularly something baked which I still enjoy. One day I wanted to bake something (1st time) and she had some old cookbooks in a drawer. She said look through them and I did. I picked out something and looking back now I laugh because when I picked something she looked at it and simply said "why don't you find something else that is a little easier to make" lol. So I flipped through and "Egg Custard Pie" sounded good. I'd never had one and she said she had a frozen pie crust in the freezer and I went to work. I think I was about 10 years old. It baked up beautifully and the house smelled amazing with the nutmeg. My Grandfather and the others came in for lunch and I kept on an on about how I made a pie. He said nothing, he wasn't a hard man but he was a bit no-nonsense and I was hyper I made something. After his meal he wanted dessert (this was just normal man of the 70s to be fed a meal a dessert and walk away from the table). He ate it and I asked how it was...he didn't really say too much from what I recall...maybe he grunted in a good way. Well....a few weeks later he was leaving for the fields to work and she asked him "what do you want today?" (meaning food) and as he put on his hat and walked out the door he turned and said "have the kid make another one them pies!" (the egg custard). I love that story and I made them for him from time to time and they were always simple, amazing and they turned out exactly like yours! (minus the real crust, of course). Cook on!

Just like my Nanas, she made huge roasting dish sized custards, for after Sunday lunch. It was my job to beat the egg and milk mixture, while she made the pastry. Best memories

Mr Paul, I make the custard tarts today and my wife, myself and a neighbour said that they are beautiful, so I said to them, thank Mr Paul for his recipe.

Miss you Mr. Paul

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US HOW TO AKE THIS BEAUTIFUL TART. I LIVE IN OHIO, USA. MY AUNT KATE USED TO MAKE THIS TART WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL, IM NOW 70 YRS OLD. WATCHING THIS VIDEO BROUGHT BACK WONDERFUL MEMORIES TO ME. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS. IM AM GOING TO MAKE SOME TARTS SOON.

Now I know why my pastry cracks after taking it out of the fridge! So thanks for the advice… and I love custard tarts so will definitely be making my own soon… Thank you.

This is the recipe I've been looking for the last several years. I remember having these as a child but can't find them anywhere. Now I can just make my own. Thank you!

What an absolute treat to find you Mr. Paul! I've been having mad cravings for some good ole fashioned English food and you are giving me an easy way to satisfy that craving. I'm English living in the States and there is nowhere for 100+ miles that sells anything English! I just watched this today and made it and had a slice and YUUUM! Thank you.

Nothing fancy is exactly what I’m looking for! They look absolutely wonderful.

Thank you so much for this recipe. My grandmother was from England. She came to America in 1906. She brought with her many wonderful recipes. She would make us custard frequently. Especially when we were sick. She'd sprinkle a little bit of nutmeg on top. I've made it also over the years and oh, the aroma takes me back to my childhood. I'll have to try this wonderful recipe.

Traditional is what I like.

This brings back memories of baking with my Nanna. Thanks for the great recipes.

That's easily the best egg custard recipe on youtube. Purely because it is what it says it is. Simple, tasty. Once i find a good recipe, i keep and use it forever. This one is my egg custard one.

Decades ago, while visiting London, I encountered another Anerican tourist in a Tesco's. She asked me if I had seen any custard tarts. Turns out we were both fans of "As Time Goes By," and were curious to try the treat that the late Geoffrey Palmer was always popping off to buy. I'm going to make one in his honor - and to see whether they're all that.

Hi Mr. Paul, I hope your health has improved considerably. Many thanks for this, very much appreciated from a Durham Lad here in China!

I never seen a tart so smooth! Your technique is the best! Fantastic results! Thank you 😊👍🏽

We have the same thing in South Africa, but we call it a milk tart and the custard is cooked on the stove top and then added to the pastry, pre baked pastry and set in the fridge to "set".

Mr. Paul, I'm making this right now! Can't wait until it's out of the oven and cooled. I grew up in the southern part of the United States where we have custard pie (out of style now). However, when I made one of these US recipes, it didn't taste likely the lovely custard tarts I'd had in Australia or in Hong Kong. They call for additions of heavy cream or butter in the custard. I miss the texture of the English. I've gotten my scale out to measure it your way and can't wait to be re-united with a real English custard tart! Thank you again, sir!

This is how my nana used to make them. They look amazing

I love custard tarts. Cannot wait to try them

Mr Paul I remember how much I loved them! 💕 Thank you so very, very much for this super tasty recipe. ❤

This is the ONLY and/or BEST custard tart recipe on the electric internet. Listen to this excellent baker.

I am actually just 30 but I really love 'classics' I can't wait to make these. As a child I loved custard tarts fresh from the bakery. It's heartbreaking none of the bakery's where I live exist anymore you have to go to the village's that surround my City. I'm grateful for variety but I miss so much like egg and cress sandwiches in a freshly baked roll!

I made this 2 days ago and followed your video exactly as you did/said. This was the most delightful custard tart I’ve ever had. Thank you so much for the recipe and tips. I can’t wait to try your others.

Oh my goodness!! I must try this. Thank you.

Super. My mum used to make small ones every sunday was our treat xx

Thank you mr. Paul

thank you Mr. Paul!

Still making Mr Paul's recipe's always come out perfect.

What breath of fresh air. Plain, simple, great custard tarts. Thank you.

What a joy to see some good old proper English custard tarts. Many thanks!

Thanks for doing an authentic dish. Custard tarts are one of my faves. Can’t wait to give it a go.

Im 100% British from both parents.I now live in America 🇺🇸 My Mother really shined for Christmas treats.The first thing she started was Dads fruit cake which weekly add a little more brandy.The shortbread cookies,butter tarts were my favorites.

Thank you Mr Paul! It looks lovely!

So many things to try and so little time to do it in. I think I'll start with these yummy custard tarts and the toad in the hole today. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. They're clear, easy to follow and no fancy gadgets needed for the most part. Just perfect, thank you for sharing your *trade secrets* with us all.

Thankyou so much loved your custard tarts

So simple and delicious! Thank you for this easy to follow recipe

One of my favourite desserts! I love it. Thanks so much for the recipe Mr Paul!

Looks Yummy must try

That was a lot easier than I imagined. Thanks for the recipe demonstration 🐨

Just made this Mr Paul and it turned out absolute spot on , thank you.

Thanks Mr Paul. Your sir, are a legend!

Thank you Mr Paul. I'm going to make them tomorrow.

I have been looking for a traditional English Custard tart like Mum used to make. Cheers and thank you.

Thank you for your hard work! I think your version is the best! Take care Mr. Paul!

These are the best custard tarts I’ve ever tasted and so easy to make thank you mr Paul.

This was so precise, thank you for posting!

Yum again, I am going to make these very soon, thank you.

They look yummy!!

Thank you Paul, so good to see a video without fancy music in the background, I could really concentrate of what you were saying. I will make this today, looks good and thank again. ❤️

am making this lovely custard pie again you can't fail with Mr Paul's recipes.

Awesome!! My husband and I enjoyed "As time goes by" and I have been looking for a recipe for Lionel's custard tarts!! Thank you very much! ☺️🇺🇲

Back to basic British! It’s like a breath of fresh air. Thank you.

I love the recipe and I’m going to try it thank you good luck

I came across your channel by chance, watching it has inspired me to have a go and re-create some of the happy memories of my childhood in the 70’s. Thank you Mr Paul

Great! Thank you so much! 😊"not fancy" dishes are my favourite ones, traditional and delicious!!!

Wonderful !!

Those are simply beautiful and you are as well. Thank you for the video and helpful instructions.

Hi Mr Paul thank you so much for sharing mmmmmmm yummy delicious recipe

Making them for Christmas! Thank you

A pleasure listening to you

what a wholesome fella, I will definitely try this recipe.

They taste gorgeous I make them like you but did not know about the twenty minutes rest for the custard stay safe Mr Paul

Gday Mr Paul Hope your feeling a little better today and weather is good I have made these before and followed the recipe they were lovely my problem was always the pastry cracking so this time I watched you did as instructed and pastry worked very well started to crack and I kept shaping round and it was great even the leftover pastry You are an amazing chef Thank you for all you show everybody ❤

Thanks Mr. Paul. What a lovely recipe. Old fashioned is the best 👌😋

Thank you for this recipe, I personally like plain home baking and will definitely be using your recipe

I made a bunch of baked desserts for family and neighbors as Christmas presents last year, and your Scottish shortbread was a hit with everybody. Also, your seed cake recipe is one of my personal favorites. Thanks for all the great videos!

Thank you Mr Paul for the information on the pastry and on leaving the custard to rect before using

Hope ,yer ,well mr paul.just did your pastry.its nice and soft as you prescribed the recipe .many thanks,👍

This is the most divine custard tart I've come across. So very simple but delicious, thank you Mr Paul.

love this recipe!!! my custard came out amazing

This is how my mom made custard and it was awesome

Thank you Mr Paul for sharing your knowledge. I gave the recipe a try and it came out perfect! I will be making them again

Thanks for sharing. 😊

JUST BRILL , SIMPLE , GREEAAATTTT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank u so much mr Paul I cannot wait to make this

You are amazing Mr. Paul. You brought the true essence of English cooking, without the frills. Thank you so much! I'm very happy to have found your channel. God bless.

I'm going to make these with my grandchildren. Thank you ☺️

😍😍😍☺️👍👍👍 IV been watching your cooking shows and learning how to cook recipes that my grandmother use to make. Thank you 😊

Made your custard tart, turned out amazing Mr Paul, your recipes are easy to follow so thank you.

Oh thank goodness for an easy way to make a custard tart, thank you thank you for sharing this awesome recipe 🙏🙏👍👍👏👏👏💖💖

Hi Mr. Paul! Just to let you know that you are not plain and your food/baking is top notch and delicious!

J’adore 💙💙💙💙

Hi Mr Paul 😊. These tarts look so delicious and you made it so easy to understand the recipe~I most definitely will be making these~Thank you ever so much and have a Lovely Day! 💜🌟

I made this over the weekend. I'm from Lancashire living in Canada. This recipe took .me back to my grans kitchen. Thank you.

i was surprised there was no vanilla in the custard. I always imagined it would be an ingredient. Thanks for the recipe.

So nicely presented. 🙏💛

Love watching this listening to your accent, I was born and raised in England now in Texas, you cook like my nana

This Recipe is So So good. This is how I am going to make it from now on. So glad I have found your Channel

Hmmmm I love custard tarts thank you Mr Paul for sharing this lovely recipe well explained happy baking 😊 😁👍🇬🇧

Such a wonderful tart ❤ the final shot of it cut looks so yummy I bet it tastes delicious 😋 I adore a good simple tasting English custard tart. Thank you Mr Paul 😊

My gran made custard pies that looked exactly like these tarts. I definitely need to give this recipe a go.

Exactly why I just subscribe - no nonsense fancy pancy stuff - just plain ol' goodness! Thank you Mr Paul... looking forward to try English Baking!