Description
These rich and creamy Portuguese Custard Tarts are a delightful treat with a flaky crust and a smooth custard filling. Perfect for a sweet indulgence or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Portuguese Custard Tarts:
- 420 g homemade rough puff pastry
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the custard filling: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, milk, egg yolks, and cornstarch over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Add vanilla extract: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the custard cool.
- Assemble the tarts: Roll out the puff pastry and line tart molds. Fill each with the custard and bake until golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an authentic taste, use homemade puff pastry.
- You can sprinkle cinnamon or powdered sugar on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg