Sugared Cranberry Custard Tarts

Silky vanilla custard in pastry shells with a sweet cranberry topping makes impressive tarts to serve for a yuletide buffet, a sit-down dinner finale or as addition to a sweet tray.

• Ready In: 23 mins
• Yields: 12 tarts

Ingredients

• 12  frozen tart shells (3-inches in diameter)
• 3  egg yolks
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1  cup  35% cream
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

• TOPPING

• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
•  granulated sugar
• 1  tablespoon  35% cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Place prepared tart shells on baking sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are firm.
2. Meanwhile, in a measuring cup with a spout or in a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, 1 cup cream, and vanilla until blended. Pour or spoon evenly into tart shells, Bake for about 20 minutes or until filling is set at the edges a slightly loose in the center.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled or for up to 1 day.
4. TOPPING:.
5. Preheat broiler. Return tarts to baking sheet, if necessary. Combine cranberries, 1 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoons cream. Spoon even on top of tarts; sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over topping and on crust.
6. Broil, rotating sheet as necessary, for about 3 minutes or until topping is bubbling and browned. Let cool for at least 5 minutes. serve warm or refrigerated for up to 4 hours.