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Egg Tarts (Natas) Recipe

Egg tarts (also known as natas) are a Portuguese delicacy that has spread throughout the world. These tarts have a crispy, flaky crust and a rich and light creamy custard-like filling.

Ingredients

1 cup of milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

Time Needed

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Mix flour and butter with your fingertips in a mixing bowl until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Mix in the cold water until the dough comes together.
Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes after wrapping it in plastic wrap.
Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut out circles with a 3-inch cookie cutter.
Fill a muffin tin halfway with the circles.
In a separate bowl, combine the sugar and flour.
Whisk in the milk gradually until the mixture is smooth.
Incorporate the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
Fill the prepared tart shells about 2/3 full with the mixture.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the filling has set and the crust has browned.
Cool for 10 minutes in the muffin tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.