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Portuguese Custard Tarts

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Deliciously flaky pastries filled with a creamy custard, these Portuguese Custard Tarts are a delightful treat perfect for impressing friends and family.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pack frozen puff pastry
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).
  2. Thaw the puff pastry and roll it out slightly thinner than instructed.
  3. Slice it into strips and roll each strip into a spiral.
  4. Press the pastry spirals into a muffin tin.
  5. In a saucepan, heat the milk with sugar and vanilla.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with cornstarch.
  7. Slowly whisk the hot milk into the egg yolk mixture.
  8. Pour the custard mixture into the pastry cups.
  9. Bake until the tops are speckled and the pastry is golden brown.
  10. Cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. If stored, keep at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Portuguese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tart
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg