Portuguese · Portugal
Traditional Portuguese Egg Custard Pastries
A classic Portuguese dessert featuring a rich egg custard filling in a flaky pastry shell.
60 minutes12 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and cubed butter. Mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg and milk, then mix until a dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles. Place in a muffin tin and press into the bottom and sides.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Pour the custard mixture into the pastry shells.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the custard is set and golden.
- Let cool before serving.