Ingredients
Method
Prepare the crust
- Process the pistachios into fine crumbs, then add the flour and icing sugar, mixing until just combined.
- Add the chilled butter and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Gradually pour in the iced water until the dough comes together. Shape into a disc, wrap tightly, and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Lightly grease a 23cm round tart pan with a removable base. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 4mm thick and line the pan, trimming the edges.
- Refrigerate the lined pan for another 30 minutes.
Blind bake the crust
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Blind bake the pastry case for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Let it cool completely.
Make the custard
- In a saucepan, combine the milk and vanilla bean paste, heating it to a near-boiling point.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and caster sugar until pale and thick.
- Whisk in the cornflour and plain flour, then gradually stir in the warm milk mixture until smooth.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the custard boils and thickens.
- Pour the custard into the cooled pastry case and smooth the surface. Chill for at least 2 hours until cold and firm.
Prepare the rose jelly
- Blend the raspberries, caster sugar, and water until smooth, then strain through a fine sieve.
- Sprinkle the gelatine over 2 tablespoons of just boiled water, whisk to dissolve, and mix with the raspberry mixture and rosewater.
- Pour over the chilled custard and return to the fridge for another 2 hours or until set.
Serve the tart
- Decorate the tart with chopped pistachios and rose petals before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed with warm tea or coffee. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a few days to preserve the rose fragrance.
