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Baked Portuguese Custard Tarts with Caramel

Name: Baked Portuguese Custard Tarts with Caramel
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks; 1/2 can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 sheet puff pastry; 1 tbsp water; 1/8 cup caramel

A variation of pastéis de nata with a flaky crust and creamy filling, using a different baking technique for the custard.

25 minutes6 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a saucepan, mix egg yolks, condensed milk, sugar, salt, milk, and cream. Whisk until smooth.
Pour into small pastry shells. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the custard is set and slightly jiggly in the center.
Brush the top with caramel and serve warm.

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