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Portuguese Custard Tarts

Delightful and flaky pastries filled with creamy custard, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Portuguese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 large cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup double cream
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup cornstarch/cornflour
For the Pastry
  • 1 pack frozen puff pastry

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (250°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the whole milk, double cream, egg yolks, egg, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually add the cooled sugar syrup and mix well.
  4. Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into circles to fit your tart molds. Place the pastry circles into the molds and fill them with the custard mixture without overfilling.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and caramelized.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar or a dash of cinnamon, and enjoy with a strong espresso.

Notes

Be cautious not to overfill the pastry shells; the custard puffs up as it cooks and can easily spill over if overfilled. If you have any tarts left, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.