Portuguese Custard Tarts
Posted by Rose Weber
Puff Pastry, Lemon, Egg Yolks, Cornflour, Cinnamon Stick, Milk, Caster Sugar
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Portuguese Custard Tarts Recipe
Traditional Portuguese custard tarts are made with a rich and creamy custard filling encased in flaky, buttery pastry. They're a popular snack in Portugal and all over the world.
Ingredients
- puff pastry (400g)
- 1 lemon peel
- 6 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 cinnamon stick
- milk (250ml)
- 200g caster sugar
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry and cut out circles to fit a muffin tin.
- Prick the bottoms of the tins with a fork and press the pastry into them.
- Heat the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel in a saucepan until boiling.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and cornflour in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour the milk mixture through a sieve into the egg mixture while constantly whisking.
- Fill the pastry cases halfway with the custard mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Remove from the oven and cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or cold, dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar.
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