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Pastries · Portugal

Mini Portuguese Egg Tarts with Cinnamon

A smaller version of the traditional Pastéis de Nata, perfect for individual servings with a crispy crust and creamy custard.

35 minutes12 servings
Mini Portuguese Egg Tarts with Cinnamon
Photo: Vernaccia · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 12 small circles.
  3. Place each circle into a greased mini tart pan and trim the edges.
  4. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
  5. Whisk in egg yolks until smooth.
  6. Pour the custard into the tart shells.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the custard is set.
  8. Allow to cool slightly, then dust with cinnamon and powdered sugar before serving.

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