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Portuguese Custard Tart with Vanilla and Cinnamon

A classic Portuguese dessert featuring a flaky pastry shell filled with rich custard and dusted with cinnamon.

45 minutes6 servings
Portuguese Custard Tart with Vanilla and Cinnamon
Photo: tak.wing · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 6 circles.
  3. Place in a tart pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
  4. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves.
  5. Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla, then cook over low heat until thickened.
  6. Pour custard into tart shells and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  7. Let cool and sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.

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