Mango Tarts

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the puff pastry, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Cut the mango slices into strips.

3. 3

   Make the custard: Heat the milk and split vanilla pod (do not let the milk boil).

4. 4

   Beat the eggs and sugar.

5. 5

   Add the flour and stir in with 1/3 of the milk while beating.

6. 6

   Pour this mixture into the remaining milk.

7. 7

   Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes until the custard thickens.

8. 8

   Cover with plastic wrap.

9. 9

   Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface using a rolling pin to a thickness of 2 mm, using a pastry cutter, cut this dough into discs of 10 cm diameter.

10. 10

    Place these discs in buttered molds of 8 cm diameter. Puncture lightly with a fork.

11. 11

    Bake blind in the oven at 180°C for 20 minutes until the pastry is golden.

12. 12

    Allow to cool.

13. 13

    Fill these tarts with custard and mango strips.

14. 14

    If you wish to caramelize the mangos, bake the tarts for a few more minutes in the oven.

15. 15

    Serve immediately.