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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

I love custard tarts. Cannot wait to try them

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

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

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!

Miss you Mr. Paul

Traditional is what I like.

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

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

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!

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

Thank you mr. Paul

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

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

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

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

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

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

Looks Yummy must try

They look yummy!!

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!

Wonderful !!

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

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

Thank you Mr Paul! It looks lovely!

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.

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

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

Wonderful

Thank you for the tips ..especially straining the eggs and milk first and then letting it rest..It brought back memories of my childhood and I'm going to make these tomorrow. Again many thanks for sharing your knowledge and your time. It's much appreciated..

Thankyou so much loved your custard tarts

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

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. ❤️

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

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.

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

A pleasure listening to you

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

This was so precise, thank you for posting!

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

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

Thank you....thank you ..thank you ....

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

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

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

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

Making them for Christmas! Thank you

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

Thanks for sharing. 😊

I've most times blind baked these tart shells even the small ones and hated doing it and I always added hot custard filling without the egg yolks, but after watching this video I am going to do it this way in future, so much less faffing around. Thanks so much Mr. Paul

Watching your video was a treat. Items you used is things an ordinary person has at home, no fancy gadgets, except for food processor. Looks delicious and will have to make. Thank you for posting.

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

love this recipe!!! my custard came out amazing

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

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

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

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

Thanks Paul 😊

Looks 😋 yummy

Instant Yes for this recipe 🤗

Thanks Mr Paul. Your sir, are a legend!

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

My mum used to make this when I was a little girl,so nostalgic,thanks paul

Made this yesterday and followed your video. Absolutely lovely, my husband asked for a second slice. Will definitely make this again Thank you

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

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

This is how my mom made custard and it was awesome

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

So glad I find your video I always made custard pies with my grandma she would put the eggs into a glass jug whisk with a few big spoons of sugar then fill to top measurement with milk I wanted to find a traditional recipe that looked like the same quantity and I have five it. Can't wait to try

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 😊

Can't wait to try this recipe!

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

Thank you for sharing ♥️❤️❤️

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! ☺️🇺🇲

one of my faves as a child from rathbones or sayers bakery

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! 💜🌟

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.

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.

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

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

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

Made this many times since I first saw it and delicious every time. Mr Paul is quite right this tart needs no "nonsense" ingredients like cream or vanilla it is a good old fashioned tart which is best prepared exactly as in this recipe

Hello Mr. Paul! I tried your custard tart recipe last week, and it was a success! Everyone loves it. It taste so delicious and less sweet than the tart from the bakery. Thank you for the amazing recipe, and i will try your other recipes too.