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Portuguese Custard Tarts Recipe

Delicious and creamy Portuguese custard tarts, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Portuguese
Servings: 12 tarts
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Custard

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed if frozen

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, heavy cream, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 12 circles to fit your muffin tin. Press the pastry into the muffin tin cups.
  5. Fill each pastry cup with the custard mixture.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 50mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Custard Tarts
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