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Portuguese Custard Tarts with Spiced Milk and Cinnamon

A classic Portuguese egg custard tart with a flaky pastry shell and a rich, creamy filling.

30 minutes6 servings
Portuguese Custard Tarts with Spiced Milk and Cinnamon
Photo: Rick McCharles from Calgary, Canada · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into small circles. Place them in a tart pan.
  3. In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream until just below boiling.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and spices.
  5. Gradually add the hot milk and cream to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  6. Pour the mixture into the pastry shells.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the filling is set and golden.
  8. Let cool and serve.

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