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Mini Portuguese Tarts

Smaller versions of the traditional pastéis de nata, perfect for serving as individual desserts.

45 minutes12 servings
Mini Portuguese Tarts
Photo: Andy Li · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 12 small circles. Place in the muffin tin.
  3. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and vanilla. Gradually add a small amount of hot milk to the yolks, then return all to the saucepan.
  5. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Pour the custard into the pastry shells and let cool to room temperature.
  7. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with cinnamon before baking for 10-12 minutes, or until golden.

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