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Mini Puff Pastry Egg Tarts

Smaller version of traditional pastéis de nata with rich custard filling.

35 minutes4 servings
Mini Puff Pastry Egg Tarts
Photo: tak.wing · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 3-inch circles.
  3. Place in greased mini tart pans and prick with a fork.
  4. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  5. Cook until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in cinnamon.
  6. Pour into tart shells and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

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