Delightful Portuguese custard tarts with a crispy, flaky crust and a creamy, sweet custard filling. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 7 egg yolks
- 60 g flour
- 1 lemon peel
- 500 ml milk
- 500 g puff pastry
- 300 g sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250°C (482°F).
Step 2
Roll out the puff pastry dough and cut it into circles to fit a muffin tin. Line the muffin tin with the pastry circles.
Step 3
In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4
In another saucepan, whisk together flour and a little bit of milk to form a paste. Gradually add the remaining milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
Step 5
Remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel from the sugar syrup. Slowly pour the syrup into the milk mixture, stirring constantly.
Step 6
In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and vanilla extract. Slowly add to the milk mixture, whisking constantly.
Step 7
Pour the custard filling into the pastry-lined muffin tin, filling each about 2/3 full.
Step 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the custard is set and the tops are golden brown.
Step 9
Allow to cool before serving.