Vanilla-Buttermilk Tarts

Vanilla-Buttermilk Tarts

This is a quick and mini version of a buttermilk pie.
Plan Ahead Note: the custard needs to chill for 4 hours or overnight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings: 8 tarts
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 8 0r 10 oz. pkg. frozen tart shells

Method
 

  1. Whisk together sugar and flour in a 3 quart heavy saucepan;  add buttermilk and eggs, and whisk until blended.    
  2. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 7 to 8 minutes or until a pudding-like thickness.
  3.  Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.  
  4. Cover with plastic wrap, allowing it to fully touch the custard and chill 4 to 24 hours.
  5. Bake frozen tart shells according to package directions, and cool completely (about 30 minutes).  
  6. Spoon custard into tart shells, and top with desired toppings just before serving.

Notes

Recipe from Southern Living Magazine