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Mini Portuguese Custard Tarts with Puff Pastry and Vanilla Custard

Smaller versions of the traditional custard tarts, perfect for parties or individual servings.

40 minutes12 servings
Mini Portuguese Custard Tarts with Puff Pastry and Vanilla Custard
Photo: tak.wing · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 12 small circles.
  3. Place in a muffin tin and press into the wells.
  4. In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, and salt, and heat until sugar dissolves.
  5. Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla, then cook over low heat until thickened.
  6. Pour custard into the pastry shells and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Cool and dust with cinnamon before serving.

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