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Custard Tarts with Puff Pastry and Vanilla-Infused Custard

A traditional Portuguese custard tart with a flaky pastry shell and rich egg custard filling.

40 minutes6 servings
Custard Tarts with Puff Pastry and Vanilla-Infused Custard
Photo: Bex Walton from London, England · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 12 circles. Place in a tart pan.
  3. In a saucepan, combine milk, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  4. In a bowl, mix egg yolks, flour, and butter. Gradually add hot milk mixture, stirring constantly.
  5. Cook over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  6. Pour into prepared tart shells. Let cool.
  7. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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