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Baked Portuguese Egg Tarts with Caramel Drizzle

A traditional Portuguese egg custard tart made with a flaky puff pastry shell and a rich, creamy custard filling, prepared using a different baking technique for enhanced flavor and texture.

45 minutes6 servings
Baked Portuguese Egg Tarts with Caramel Drizzle
Photo: MagdaBarascu · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6-8 circles.
  3. Place each circle in a greased tart pan and trim the edges.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, eggs, milk, cream, salt, and vanilla.
  5. Pour the custard mixture into the pastry shells.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the custard is set and golden.
  7. Let cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

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