Portuguese · Portugal
Custard Tarts with Spiced Milk and Cinnamon Finish
A beloved Portuguese dessert with a delicate custard filling and a crispy pastry shell, often served with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6-inch circles.
- Place in a tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and vanilla until warm.
- Whisk in egg yolks and cook over low heat until thickened.
- Pour into the pastry shells.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until custard is set.
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